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We all play a role in keeping our communities safe. It’s easy to be distracted during our daily routines such as going to work, school, or the grocery store, but as you’re going about your day, if you see something that doesn’t seem quit...

Shelter

Shelter

Sheltering is appropriate when conditions require that you seek protection in your home, where you work or other location when other emergencies arise. The length of time you are required to take shelter may be short, such as during a tornado warni...

Fire Escape Plan

Practice Your Home Fire Escape Plan

Creating and practicing a home fire escape plan is simple. Follow the steps below to make sure everyone in your home is prepared and knows what to do in case of a home fire.

• Make a written home fire escape plan and practi...

Financial Preparedness

Americans at all income levels have experienced the challenges of rebuilding their lives after a disaster or other emergency. In these stressful times, having access to personal financial, insurance, medical, and other records is crucial for starting the ...

September Is Preparedness Month

September is National Preparedness Month

National Preparedness Month is recognized every September as part of FEMA’s Ready Campaign aimed at educating and empowering people to prepare for, respond to and mitigate emergencies. This year’s theme, A ...

COVID-19 Vaccinations

Vaccinations

The Delta variant is surging in the United States. Vaccination is more urgent than ever. Getting vaccinated helps prevent severe illness, hospitalization, and death from COVID-19, including the Delta variant. It can also help reduce the spread...

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