Your family can be separated. You and your loved ones can be injured. Emergency response workers may not be able to help you if thousands of people are affected at once. In these situations, preparedness and self-reliance become very important. This guide will help you prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies that threaten the safety of your family.
Families can cope with disasters by working together as a team.
Call a family meeting and get ready to survive by reviewing these five easy steps. Hazards in our area include home fires, winter weather, earthquakes, flooding and hazardous material threats. These disasters are featured in this guide. Take first aid classes. Learn to use a fire extinguisher and how to shut off utilities.