Preparedness is defined by DHS/FEMA as “a continuous cycle of planning, organizing, training, equipping, exercising, evaluating, and taking corrective action in an effort to ensure effective coordination during incident response.”
“All-Hazards” – Natural, Man-Made, and Technological Disasters
Get informed, gather supplies, develop a plan, and practice your plan!
Families and individuals should prepare using the same criteria, however, families have a broader scope of responsibilities. Leave no stone un-turned when developing your individual or family preparedness plan!
There’s no time like the present! Start planning now and reevaluate your plan annually or after a disaster occurs.
Visit www.ready.gov, or contact your local Emergency Management Agency or Public Health Department
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