Getting Informed

Being prepared to deal with a natural disaster hazard or emergency in your local area begins with the first step of discovering what kinds of natural disasters you might expect.
FEMA advises that you can obtain information for where you live by contacting your local emergency management office. You could also contact your local chapter of the American Red Cross. Another source of information that FEMA recommends is to visit the www.Hazardmaps.gov website.

Your community, school and industrial sectors will also have emergency plans for early warning and evacuation. Check with them to learn about warning systems and signals, evacuation plans, community plans, school emergency plans and various workplace plans. Remember, you can always access FEMA’s website for more information. http://www.fema.gov/plan/prepare/informed.shtm is a good source for FEMA.

You will also find that http://www.quakedog.com/familysurvivalgear is a good source for information about emergency preparedness and survival kits and gear. It is always good to be prepared.

Be Prepared - Survival Gear

I believe in being prepared. No one likes not knowing what to do in a situation. Not knowing what to do produces an uncomfortable, stressful, anxious and debilitating feeling that could result in panic. When you are prepared and armed with knowledge, resources and equipment that you'll need to handle a situation - the panic becomes minimalized and you are able to make quick and accurate decisions. You can function in a way that helps to solve problems and maybe even saves a life. A natural disaster can create a situation where preparedness is essential. The most critical decisions have to be made quickly and the first inclination is flight - to get away from the disaster as fast and as far as possible. Let the professionals deal with the situation and then return when it's safe to do so. In the meantime, how to survive? Be prepared ahead of time and include a family survival kit in your vehicle, RV, and even your basement. This family survival kit will provide you with resources and information that will maintain you and your family until it is safe to return home or seek other assistance. You can find out more about these survival kits by going to http://www.quakedog.com/familysurvivalgear.