Your disaster response will only be as good as your disaster plan. Find out more, including how to get an emergency kit.
Disaster Preparedness
Have you thought of how many different types of disasters our area could experience? Your disaster response will only be as good as your plan. Do you have a family plan?
Did you know?
Through its Ready Campaign, the US Department of Homeland Security recommends the following 3 Simple Steps to prepare for and respond to potential emergencies:
- Get an emergency supply kit
- Make a family emergency plan
- Be informed about the different types of emergencies that could occur and their appropriate responses
To purchase a disaster kit:
More Disaster Tips
Remember, your preparedness for a disaster is only as good as your plan. Start getting your plan together now. Consider this part of your plan:
Do you have a central out of town emergency contact phone number for your family members? In and emergency, it may be easier to make a long-distance phone call than to call across town, so an out-of-town contact may be in a better position to communicate among separated family members. Be sure every member of your family knows the phone number and has coins or a prepaid phone card to call the emergency contact. You may have trouble getting through, or the telephone system may be down altogether, but be patient.
