Disaster Planning

Do you know what to do in planning for a disaster?

Do you know what to do if there is a tornado?

Planning for a disaster is foremost the best plan of action, but sometimes it is one of those good intention things on your "to do list", but you never get around to it.

Take the time to sit down and development a plan for you and your family. Once you develop your plan, teach your family what to do or not to do if they are in a disaster.

Emergency Phones

 To reach the Sheriff Department, Police Department, Fire Department and Ambulance Service in the event of an emergency, always remember to dial  911.

Disaster Planning Kit

Click HERE to print a planning check off list for disasters. A few minutes now, could save you a lot of panic trying to remember what you might need to gather up before a disaster.

Tornado

Knowing what to do when you see a tornado, or when you hear a tornado warning, can help protect you and your family. During a tornado, people face hazards from extremely high winds and risk being struck by flying and falling objects. After a tornado, the wreckage left behind poses additional injury risks. Although nothing can be done to prevent tornadoes, there are actions you can take for your health and safety. Click HERE

In-Home Shelter

What's an "In-Home Shelter"? In the event of a radiological, chemical or biological emergency, authorities may direct you to SHELTER IN PLACE or EVACUATE. Click HERE to find out more information.

What is the  Avian Influenza (bird flu)?

Avian influenza is an infection caused by avian (bird) influenza (flu) viruses. These flu viruses occur naturally among birds. Wild birds worldwide carry the viruses in their intestines, but usually do not get sick from them. Click HERE for more information from the CDC.

NOAA Weather Center

NOAA is the National Storm Prediction Center and gives updates every ten minutes. Click HERE to access NOAA Weather Service.

FEMA

How does FEMA ( Federal Emergency Management Agency) help in a time of disaster? Click HERE to access FEMA homepage.