Overall
Why Prepare?
Citizen
Local
State
Federal
Basic Preparedness
Getting Informed
Planning and
Checklists
Special Needs
Disaster Supplies Kit
Shelter
Others
Natural Hazards
Floods
Hurricanes
Thunderstorms and lightning
Tornadoes
Winter storms and extreme cold
Extreme heat
Earthquakes
Volcanoes
Landslides and debris flow
Tsunamis
Fires
Wildfires
Technological Hazards
Hazardous materials incidents
Household chemical emergencies
Nuclear power plant emergencies
Terrorism
Explosions
Biological threats
Chemical threats
Nuclear blasts
Radiological dispersion device events
Recovering from Disaster
Health and safety guidelines
Returning home
Seeking disaster assistance
Coping with disaster
Helping others
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Citizen
Every citizen in this country is part of a national
emergency management system that is all about protecting
people and property from all types of hazards. Consider the
national emergency management system as a pyramid with the
citizen forming the base of the structure. At this level you
have a responsibility to protect yourself and your immediate
area by knowing what to do before, during and after an
event.
Before:
Know the risks and danger signs
Purchase insurances not already part of your homeowner’s
policy
Develop plans for what to do for any scenario
Assemble a disaster supplies kit
Volunteer to help others
During:
Put the appropriate plan into action
Help others
Follow the advice and guidance of officials
After:
Repair damaged properties
Take steps to lessen future loss
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