Effective neighborhood emergency preparedness is evolving, and new and helpful information and websites are being updated regularly. Visiting this website and others and downloading some helpful checklists on a regular basis will keep you well informed and properly prepared. Review what you’ve learned and keep yourself, your family, friends and your community updated.
- Outline what to do, how to find each other, and how to communicate during different kinds of emergencies. There is a helpful guide you can download here.
- Name two places to meet: one right outside your home and another outside your neighborhood, such as a library, community center or place of worship.
- Make sure everyone knows the address and phone number of your second meeting place.
- Know and practice all possible exit routes from your home and neighborhood.
- Choose an out-of-state friend or relative that household members can call if separated during a disaster.
- Make sure everyone’s needs are met, especially seniors, people with disabilities, non-English speakers or people who don’t speak your neighborhood’s language and those who have pets.
- Practice your neighborhood plan with all household members and be sure they have a copy.
- Check on the school emergency plan of any school-age children you may have.
Stay informed and follow instructions from local officials.
- Listen to the news on television or radio.
- Connect with neighborhood resources.
- Receive e-mail alerts and updates from the county government.
Some e-mail newsletters, alerts, and other online destinations you may want to receive or be aware of:
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CERT E-mail News/Updates FEMA’s ReadydotGov Twitter page |
