Emergency preparedness starts with you. In your day to day living, disasters may seem a distant possibility. Yet natural disasters, such as floods or tornadoes, technological or environmental accidents, such as chemical spills; or service disruptions, such as power failures, can strike any community, including yours, at any time.
If you are unprepared for a disaster, it can shatter your life. expect the unexpected and plan for it… Knowing what to do when a disaster strikes will help you better control the situation and be in a better situation and be in a better position to recover more quickly.
No community is equipped to handle all the demands of a catastrophe. Help your community by helping yourself. Make sure everyone in your family knows what to do before, during and after an emergency.
Have a plan.