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Properly prepare for an emergency

Make sure to check out the emergency preparedness checklist! Also make sure to check out the Seasonal Preparedness pages for specific seasonal emergency information. Also remember to visit -  

FEMA.gov                   Ready.gov                 DHS.gov

 

Here are a few easy steps to start your emergency preparedness plan. 

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Sign up for CodeRED alerts to get local weather and emergency notifications. To learn more about alerts go to www.ready.gov/alerts.

Have an emergency kit that you can easily grab if you need it. Some things to have in this bag would be medical supplies, spare clothes, food, water, instant light source, etc. 

Discuss family/household plans for disasters that may affect your area and plan where to go. Plan together in advance so everyone in your household understands where to go during different types of disasters like tornadoes, wildfire, or other civil emergencies.

Collect information. Have both physical and digital copies of important documents. drivers license, passports, important contacts, the deed to your home, banking information, and personal medical information are all things to consider.

Practice your plan. Have regular household meetings to review your emergency plans, communication plans and meeting place after a disaster, and then practice, just like you would a fire drill.