Are You Prepared?
Emergencies and disasters can happen anytime, anywhere and in any form.
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Types of Emergencies
- Tropical storms
- Hurricanes
- Tornados
- Severe weather
- Flooding
- Hazardous materials incidents
- Technological events
- Man-made events
- Gas line explosions
- Multiple casualty events
- Freeze warnings
- Oil spills or other environmental emergencies
- Homeland security
Emergency Supplies
Seven (7) day per person emergency supplies include, but are not limited to the following:
- Seven (7) gallons of water;
- Non-perishable food and utensils;
- Change of clothing and footwear;
- A blanket or sleeping bag;
- First aid kit;
- Flashlight and extra batteries;
- Hygiene materials;
- Medication;
- Extra pair of glasses;
- Important family documents in a waterproof container;
- Emergency cash or traveler's checks.
Special Needs Registry
If you or a loved one needs transportation assistance for an evacuation or evacuation to a medical shelter, you may find further information about the Special Needs Program here:
Manatee County Government
