Are You Prepared?

Image Are You Prepared?

Emergencies and disasters can happen anytime, anywhere and in any form.

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: