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Preparedness:  An everyday task for everyday life

Being prepared for emergencies is crucial at home, school, work and in your community.

Disaster can strike quickly and without warning. It can force you to evacuate your neighborhood, workplace or school or can confine you to your home. What would you do if basic services -- water, gas, electricity or telephones--were cut off? Local officials and relief workers will be on the scene after a disaster, but they cannot reach everyone right away. Therefore, the best way to make you and your family safer is to be prepared before disaster strikes.

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In the midst of rushing through everyday life, it's important to take a minute or two to prepare for emergencies. Being prepared helps you and your family minimize the impact of a disaster such as a hurricane or an emergency such as a broken leg.

The best way to make your family and your home safer is to be prepared before disaster strikes.

If you're a teacher, a parent or a student, make sure you know what to do if an emergency occurs at or on the way to school.

 

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Masters of Disaster
Children & Disasters
 

Whether you are a business owner, a manager or an employee, make sure you know what to do in the case of an emergency.

If you commute to work, make sure you know alternative routes and carry appropriate supplies such as a disaster supplies kit in your car and a compact kit on public transportation.

The best way to make sure you and your place of business is safe is to be prepared before disaster strikes.

 

Working with neighbors can save lives and property. Meet with your neighbors to plan how the neighborhood could plan for a disaster. If you're a member of a neighborhood organization, such as a home association or crime watch group, introduce disaster preparedness as a new activity.

Know your neighbors' special skills (e.g., medical, technical) and consider how you could help neighbors who have special needs, such as disabled and elderly persons.

 

 

Be Prepared For:

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Blackout Fire Thunderstorm

Chemical Emergency Flood Tornado
Drought Heat Wave Wildfire
Extreme Cold Terrorism Winter Storm
Prepare with Pets Prepare with Disabled Persons Prepare with Senior Citizens Prepare with Children

 

 

 

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