Emergencies and disasters strike quickly and with little or no warning and can force you to evacuate your neighborhood or confine you to your home. What would you do if basic services such as water, gas, electricity, or telephones were cut off?
Overview
Local officials and relief workers will be on the scene after a disaster, but cannot reach everyone right away. If a disaster strikes, you need to know how to take care of yourself and your family.
People can cope with disaster by preparing in advance and with families working together as a team. Preparing for a disaster or emergency is a responsibility that begins with each individual. We can not control all the emergencies that will occur in our lives, but we can be ready to face them by knowing what to do and taking action to prepare.