An In-depth Guide to Citizen Preparedness Are You Ready?

 

 

An In-depth Guide to Citizen Preparedness

Are You Ready?    
    Table of Contents
Prepare for Disasters............................................................................................................................................................................................. 1
Benefits of Planning Ahead............................................................................................................................................................................. 1
How to Prepare for Disasters ........................................................................................................................................................................ 2
Know Your Risks: Actions to Protect Yourself and Others..................................................................................................................... 3
Determine Your Risks....................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Basic Protective Actions for all Disasters................................................................................................................................................. 4
Key Protective Actions for Specific Hazards ........................................................................................................................................... 5
Active Shooter................................................................................................................................................................................................. 5
Avalanche.......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Cyberattack ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Earthquake....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Extreme Heat................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Financial Preparedness............................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Flood ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Hurricane .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Landslide........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Nuclear Explosion.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Pandemics......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Power Outage.................................................................................................................................................................................................. 9
Thunderstorm, Lighting, and Hail........................................................................................................................................................... 9
Tornado ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................10
Tsunami...........................................................................................................................................................................................................10
Volcano.............................................................................................................................................................................................................10
Wildfire ............................................................................................................................................................................................................11
Winter Storm................................................................................................................................................................................................. 11
Make a Plan..............................................................................................................................................................................................................12
Create a Family Emergency Communication Plan..............................................................................................................................12
Know Local Plans and Resources...............................................................................................................................................................13
Make an Evacuation and Shelter Plan......................................................................................................................................................13
Gather Emergency Supplies .........................................................................................................................................................................14
Prepare Your Critical Documents ..............................................................................................................................................................15
Take Action: Protect Yourself, Your Property, and Manage Risk......................................................................................................16
Keep Informed: Alerts and Warnings.......................................................................................................................................................16
Know Your Insurance Options and Document Your Property.......................................................................................................17