Whether it's during severe weather awareness week or not, being prepared for a disaster or emergency is everyone's responsibility. In a major disaster, city resources may be overwhelmed and citizens may have to depend on their family, friends, co-workers, and neighbors to provide assistance.
Are you a business that would like to help the city during an emergency or disaster? Are you capable of assisting with the community's needs after a disaster? Would you be willing to provide supplies, support, and volunteers? Please fill out the Emergency Business Support Survey and become part of the community resilience team!
A wide variety of emergencies may cause an evacuation. You may have a day or two to prepare in some instances, while other situations might call for an immediate evacuation. Planning is vital to ensuring that you can evacuate quickly and safely, no matter the circumstances. Download our guide and place it in your emergency kit. It's just one more way you can be prepared before, during, and after an evacuation.
Taking shelter is critical in times of disaster. Before disaster strikes, take some time to identify safe locations. Think about safe places at home, work, and some other locations you frequent. For example, if you spend a lot of time at the park, make sure you know where the safe spot is. Download our guide before an emergency to locate your best shelter in place locations.