Emergency in My Town
Disaster strikes anywhere, so we’ve compiled an emergency public information kit composed of shareable, digestible resources to help residents prepare for emergencies and disasters.
We’ve included resources like 4 Critical Tips for Sheltering During Winter Storms, pet safety tips and more. There are also grant leads and news to support emergency planning.
4 hard-won lessons in preparing for natural disaster recovery from a medic who weathered Hurricane Laura
Reflections from New Orleans medics who remember what it was like to work in one of the largest disaster medical response efforts in Louisiana history
Five steps fire departments can share with their communities to minimize wildfire risk
Grease fire disasters in your community can be minimized with these step-by-step instructions from FireRescue1 -- make them a PSA priority as the holidays approach!
Communities can get ahead of disasters by encouraging post-disaster planning, including developing family escape plans and applying for disaster relief
A handbook for homeowner’s demystifies why residents are complacent about preparing for coastal disasters and provides guidance on property protection
When disasters like hurricanes strike, affected businesses sometimes never reopen. NHSI and FEMA have resources that can help businesses prepare to survive disasters.
A properly equipped school emergency kit will provide food and water for each student, as well as contain first aid supplies, blankets, flashlights and other items in case of a prolonged emergency situation.
In the event of an emergency, you may not have time to grab necessities as you run to your car
An emergency kit for sheltering in place for up to 72 hours can be made mostly from items found at home
FEMA advises knowing your evacuation zone ahead of hurricanes; find them on government websites or try this list from FLASH
Recognizing the risks of disaster relief support through Psychological First Aid is critical to maintaining first responder mental health. These steps can help prepare for, decompress and recover from mental health impacts.
During an earthquake, it’s important to know the basic steps to take to save your life, whether you’re at home, in the car or on the street
These tips can help people shelter in place and assess their health in dangerous heat
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With every flip of the calendar, cold weather and potential blizzards inch closer. Have you started preparing your winter storms emergency kit?
Our education grants columnist explains the steps to take and what you need to know to prepare and win school emergency preparedness grants.
Wildfire safety tips, like evacuating efficiently and listening to those in charge of rescue efforts, will help ensure your family survives a wildfire
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