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For your safety, consider the fact emergency resonse organizations may not have the resources to handle immediately a large, dynamic event. What can you do to care for your families, businesses, and communities during the time it takes to assess needs and provide the resources to service these needs? I strongly encourage a partnership between the community and your emergency resonse organization. In short, plan ahead in this fashion.
- Understand the terms “Evacuation” and “Shelter in Place”
- Identify local television and radio stations that provide emergency information.
- Stock and maintain emergency supplies, including a “Disaster Supplies Kit”.
- Have escape plans with safe meeting places, for both your homes and businesses (include infirm or elderly neighbors).
- Encourage your community to consdier their role in providing shelter and services until help arrives.
- Your plans and actions should include a method to assess your needs, then report those needs to the person or organization in charge of the incident.
I encourage you to prepare should some future event impede our ability to serve you in a timely fashion. The detailed information has been made available as a planning tool for that purpose. We are “Committed to Your Safety” and look forward to working with you should the need arise.
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