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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Local
The local level is the second tier of the pyramid and is
made up of paid employees and volunteers from both private
and public sectors. These individuals are trained in
preventing emergencies from happening and to respond if
something does occur. Most emergencies are handled at the
local level, which puts a tremendous responsibility on the
community for taking care of its citizens. Among the
responsibilities faced by local officials are:Identifying
hazards and assessing potential risk to the community
Enforcing building codes, zoning ordinances and land-use
management programs
Coordinating emergency plans to ensure a quick and effective
response
Fighting fires and responding to hazardous materials
incidents
Establishing warning systems
Stocking emergency supplies and equipment
Assessing damage and identifying needs
Evacuating the community to safer locations
Taking care of the injured
Sheltering those who cannot remain in their homes
Aiding recovery efforts
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