In a disaster, people with special medical needs have extra concerns. This information will help you and your family prepare for a disaster. Medication Medical Supplies Electrically Powered Medical Equipment Oxygen and Breathing Equipment Intravenous (IV) and Feeding Tube Equipment Emergency Medical Kit People Who Can Help
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During an emergency, food and water can become contaminated. The following tips will help you reduce the risk of contamination. Food Safety Water Safety Additional information on Food and Water safety can be found at:http://www.ready.gov/foodhttp://www.ready.gov/water
In the event of an emergency, you may be instructed to Evacuate. This is a protective action order that may be issued in order to keep you safe from a potentially hazardous environment outdoors. If you are told to Evacuate, follow the instructions below and listen to a local radio […]
You may need to survive on your own after a disaster. Basic services such as electricity, gas, water, sewage treatment, and telephones may be cut off for days, or even weeks. A Disaster Supply Kit for your home is a collection of basic items that members of a household may […]
Heavy snowfall and extreme cold can immobilize an entire region. Even areas that normally experience mild winters can be hit with a major snowstorm or extreme cold. Winter storms can result in flooding, storm surge, closed highways, blocked roads, downed power lines and hypothermia. Specific information on what to do Before, […]
The threat of wildfires is real. Dry conditions at various times of the year and in various parts of the United States greatly increase the potential for wildfires. Advance planning and knowing how to protect buildings in these areas can lessen the devastation of a wildfire. There are several safety […]
Tornadoes are nature’s most violent storms. Spawned from powerful thunderstorms, tornadoes can cause fatalities and devastate a neighborhood in seconds. A tornado appears as a rotating, funnel-shaped cloud that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground with whirling winds that can reach 300 miles per hour. Damage paths can be […]
All thunderstorms are dangerous. Every thunderstorm produces lightning. Lightning is one of the top three storm-related killers in the United States. Facts About Thunderstorms Facts About Lightning Specific information on what to do Before, During and After a Thunderstorm and Lightning Strike can be found at: www.ready.gov/thunderstorms-lightning.
Throughout human history, there have been many threats to the security of nations. These threats have brought about large-scale losses of life, the destruction of property, widespread illness and injury, the displacement of large numbers of people and devastating economic loss. Recent technological advances and ongoing political unrest are components […]
Be wary of suspicious packages and letters. They can contain explosives, chemical or biological agents. Be particularly cautious at your place of employment. Some typical characteristics postal inspectors have detected over the years, which should trigger suspicion, include parcels that: With suspicious envelopes and packages other than those that might […]