Assists with comprehensive exercises, training and educational programs for county and local emergency services personnel and the private sector to promote emergency management program development. To assist county and local officials to prepare and maintain effective emergency response and recovery plans. To support a public education program aimed towards individual, family, and community preparedness. Emergency preparedness training materials are provided to schools, community groups, businesses, industries, and social organizations. To inform the county representatives of emergency operations and protective actions in order to reduce the impact of disasters on their county, its citizens, and the state.
Earthquakes pose a moderate threat to the people in Arizona.
Seismic activity occurs more often in the northern and southern portions of the state. People should know how to protect themselves at home or when they travel to more earthquake prone regions. The explanation is rather lengthy and it was written in response to several e-mails from the public that the American Red Cross started receiving in July 2000. Flood Preparation Springtime brings beautiful blossoming flowers, but this is often accompanied by flooding conditions. The combination of Spring showers and the melting of Winter snows create the potential of Spring flooding.