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Preparedness Information Index

1. Business & Industry
2. Children
3. Earthquake
4. Family & Individual Preparedness
5. Fire Safety
6. Floods
7. Hazardous Materials
8. Motor Vehicles
9. Pets
10. Severe Weather
11. Special Needs
12. Terrorism
13. Utilities
14. Volcanoes

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Business & Industry:

Publications

NFPA 1600—Standard on Disaster/Emergency Management and Business Continuity Programs (PDF)
Preparing Your Business for the Unthinkable (American Red Cross) (PDF) Large File
Emergency Management Guide for Business and Industry (FEMA) (PDF) Large File

Web Sites

NFPA-Employee and Life Safety excerpts (PDF) Large File
IBHS-Institute for Business and Home Safety
SBA - Expect the Unexpected

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Children:

Publications

Preparedness Coloring Book (PDF)
Helping Children Cope With Disasters (PDF)

Web Sites

FEMA for Kids
USGS Earthquakes for Kids
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (If your child is missing or becomes seperated from you during a disaster)

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Earthquake:

Publications

Drop, Cover & Hold On (PDF)
Nonstructural Mitigation (PDF)
FEMA Earthquake Fact sheet and Backgrounder (PDF)

Web sites

Local Earthquake Activity

Map courtesy of the United States Geological Survey

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Family & Individual Preparedness:

Take 5 to Prepare!

If you find it difficult to set aside time to prepare for emergencies, you’re not alone. Public surveys list “lack of time” as the primary reason people cite for not taking steps to prepare themselves and their families for a major emergency.

Rather than viewing emergency preparedness as an insurmountable task, consider what you could accomplish in just 5 minutes.

Below is a list of recommendations from our Take 5 to Survive project list. Make it a team effort and involve your family. Once you meet your goal, celebrate for being prepared for the emergencies ahead!

5 Minute Projects

Discuss how your family will reunite (PDF) if an emergency separates you.
Choose an “out-of-state” contact person (PDF). Instruct family members to call this person to relay information on their welfare if they’re separated from their family and local phone lines are not working.
Discuss how your family will cook, and light and heat your home safely (PDF) if you lose power (PDF). Become familiar with all your utilities before disaster strikes (PDF).
Purchase and store bottled water (PDF)—one gallon per person/per day for at least three days. If you have pets, remember that they need water too.
Buy extra canned goods and a manual can opener (PDF) on your next visit to the store.
Work with your doctor to make sure you and your family members have at least a one-week supply of necessary drugs. Don’t forget to include special plans if someone is reliant on home oxygen, powered medical equipment, or durable medical supplies.
Create a plan for your pets (PDF) in case you need to evacuate your home (pets are not allowed in emergency shelters).
Test your smoke alarms and practice your fire escape plan (PDF).
Make sure all adults in your home know how to use your fire extinguisher. (PDF)
Ensure your “financial readiness” by having your important financial, personal, and property documents (PDF) available after an emergency. Make copies of these documents (or scan to a CD-ROM) and send to a trusted counsel, friend, or family member.