How to Prepare for an Emergency

 

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You never know when you might have to leave your home on short notice. A nuclear incident is only one possibility. Floods, fires, chemical spills or severe illness could occur at any time. Preparing now will help you respond more quickly in any emergency.

Keep an emergency kit – portable radio, flashlight, extra batteries, extra car keys, first aid kit and other items – in a special place that the whole family can easily locate. Write a list of the items you would want to take if you had to leave home quickly and post the list in a convenient spot. Be sure to keep a supply of all the items on your list. Gather any important documents that you might need in an emergency and keep them together in a safe place that you can access quickly and easily.

Maintain your vehicle in good running order and keep the gas tank at least half full at all times. If you will need transportation in an emergency, please click here to complete and return the Access & Functional Needs reply card.

Pets

Service animals will be permitted inside reception centers or shelters. Pet sheltering information will be available at the reception centers and shelters for your area.

Contact your respective County Emergency Management Agency for additional information.