preparedness

Important Information Regarding Severe Weather Visit Weather.gov for more information and forecasts for hurricanes or tropical storms. Visit Ready.gov/Hurricanes for tips on how to prepare for, and stay safe during and after, hurricanes and tropical storms. Visit the U.S. Department of Labor's Severe Storm and Flood Recovery Assistance page for information on income and job assistance, and cleanup and recovery...

During National Preparedness Month, we'll be talking a lot about communication plans, and how cell phones will often be unavailable...this is part of the theme  “Don’t Wait, Communicate. Make Your Emergency Plan Today.” - butu phone will be available, too. Both before disaster strikes as warning and informational tools, and as service is restored (and they have other offline functions...

We've updated our National Preparedness Month page with new resources to help you plan, prepare and communicate! Check it out:

National Preparedness Month begins September 1. “Don't Wait. Communicate. Make Your Emergency Plan Today.” is the theme this year. Get started  bye reading Emergency Planning and Evacuation Procedures, Emergency Action Plan & Escape, and then start making your plan here: www.ready.gov/make-a-plan

Take steps toward your own safety and readiness - that's what this day is about. America's PrepareAthon! is a grassroots campaign for action to increase community preparedness and resilience. Join others around the country to practice your preparedness! KNOW YOUR HAZARDS Learn about your hazards and how to prepare. TAKE ACTION Participate in America’s PrepareAthon! BE COUNTED Create your account...

Saturday is America's PrepareAthon! Take Action, Be Counted, Spread the Word. What are you doing to assure you, your family, and your community are prepared for Disaster? What about at Work? Some ideas: ?  Create an Emergency Action Plan

Americans have been moving from awareness into action to prepare for disasters and save lives with America’s PrepareAthon!, a grassroots, community-based campaign to create a more prepared nation. On April 30, National PrepareAthon! Day encourages all Americans to know what to do when a disaster occurs, to get involved and to get prepared now and throughout the year. In addition...

Got an Earthquake Emergency Plan at Work? Here's a starter plan for you to tailor to your specific needs: All employees must be aware of the potential for earthquakes and the resulting damage to buildings and facilities. During an Earthquake: If indoors, stay indoors; if outdoors, stay outdoors. In earthquakes, most injuries occur as people are entering or leaving buildings...

Is your home safe and ready for winter? The CDC says that if you plan ahead, you can stay safe and healthy. Prepare your home and prepare for power outages. Although winter comes as no surprise, many of us are not ready for its arrival. If you are prepared for the hazards of winter, you will be more likely to...