Emergency Preparedness
Prepare
~ Plan ~ Stay Informed
What You Should Know In An Emergency
The forces of nature can reek havoc on a community, whether it
be tornados, storms, blizzards, wildfires all of these can create a natural
disaster. Other types of disasters can include communicable diseases, terrorist
threats or other life threatening emergencies.
If a disaster occurs, local government and disaster-relief
organizations try to help you, but you need to be ready as well.
What you can expect during a disaster
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Interruptions in Utility Services (Electricity, Telephone,
Heat, Water Supply)
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Explosions, fires and hazardous waste are series threats to
safety
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Civil unrest
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Limited availability, if at all, to purchase food or
gasoline
What you can do - "Knowledge is your best defense"
Emergency Planning and Disaster Supplies - "Assemble a Disaster Supply
Kit BEFORE disaster strikes."
Evacuation - "Keep fuel in your car if evacuation seems likely.
Gas stations may be closed during emergencies." Know When To Evacuate and Where
to Go.
You will need to listen to authorities on the timeline to evacuate, if they
give you time to gather some of your belongings and pack them in your car. You
should remember to pack up financial documents, prescriptions, family photos,
and other items of personal value. Make sure you have someplace to take the
family animals.
Shelter - "Be sure everyone in your household knows where to find
shelter from all hazards that affect your area."
In case of emergency stay tuned to the following for information regarding
evacuation and shelter locations
Mitigation - "Take Steps to ensure your home and household are safe
from the potential effects of disasters like floods, tornados, high winds, wild
fires. These measure can be implemented before a disaster occurs".
Animals in Disaster - "With the exception of service animals, pets
are generally NOT permitted in emergency shelters for health reasons"
Recovering From Disaster - "After an emergency, continue to listen
for news on where to get help from disaster relief organizations and government
agencies"
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