EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS – EMERGENCY PLANNING

There are steps you can take to prepare yourself and your family for an unexpected emergency. Browse this page for information about disaster preparedness and cleanup tips to help reduce the risk of illness that disaster conditions can bring.

• BASIC DIASTER SUPPLIES KIT:
  Emergency kits consisting of water, non-perishable foods, medical supplies, flashlights, batteries, weather radio, cell phones and charging devices are some, but not all the items that should be considered to have available in times of emergency. 

Click here to make sure that your emergency kit is stocked with the items on this checklist: Ready Emergency Supply List

• MAKE A PLAN:
  Make a plan today. Your family may not be together if a disaster strikes, so it is important to know which types of disasters could affect your area. It is important to tailor your plans and supplies to your daily living needs and responsibilities based on your specific family.

Click here to download a guide to create your own family emergency plan in the event of an emergency: Create Your Family Communication Plan

• Additional Emergency Planning Resources:

   

  • A Guide for Alerts and Warnings: A Guide for Alerts and Warnings
  • Hazard Information Sheets: Full Suite of Hazard Information Sheets
  • 12 Ways to Prepare: 12 Ways to Prepare