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Emergency Preparedness focuses on preparing equipment and procedures for use when a disaster occurs, i.e. planning. Preparedness measures can take many forms including the construction of shelters, installation of warning devices, creation of back-up life-line services (e.g. power, water, sewage), and rehearsing evacuation plans.
The Five W's of Emergency Preparedness:
Who should prepare? - Government at all levels; businesses, big and small; communities; and most importantly, INDIVIDUALS LIKE - YOU!!!
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Individuals and Families:
Get a Kit, Make a Plan, Be Informed |
Businesses:
Develop a Continuity of Operations Plan |
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When do I prepare?
Where do I need to prepare? - At home, work, within your or your child's school, everywhere.
Why should I prepare? - Because disaster will strike and being prepared makes the effect much less worse!!!
Okay. I am convinced. So, how do I prepare? Click here to find out!
What can my business or organization do to prepare? Click here to find out!
National, State, and Local Emergency Preparedness Resources:
EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
For after hours Biological, Chemical, and Radiological events please call 911
Normal Business Hours - Contact Information
During normal business hours (8am-5pm; M-F, closed state holidays) please call 410-877-1026.
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