As any boy scout, coach, professional painter, or chef will tell you, proper preparation is a necessary element of success. Careful and comprehensive preparation enables us to retain as much control as possible in uncertain situations, while without it we are forced to react to whatever happens. Unfortunately, such preparation requires a great deal of organization, skill and effort, and all too often the communities and individuals in greatest need are those with the least time and resources to devote. Our goal is to give you a running start. The materials presented below are designed to help take the guesswork out of preparing for a disaster.
Every minute spent waiting is a minute squandered.
Every household, neighborhood, community, county and state should have a disaster plan of some kind in place, and should work diligently to implement and improve upon it. Of course, these categories are not set in stone, by any means we encourage you to decide for yourself and use everything you find helpful. This copy of the Norfolk Community Service Board's disaster plan can be downloaded and customized to fit your individual situation and needs. Follow the link to review it yourself. Indicates agreement by CSB's to comply with the Virginia Emergency Operations Plan , and sets forth procedures for doing so.