After a disaster strikes your community, you may be left feeling disoriented. Not only will you need to be aware of possible post-disaster dangers, but you may need to access damages and repair your home.
Chemical Emergencies — Return home only when authorities say it is safe...
Earthquakes — Check yourself for injuries. Often people tend to others without checking their own injuries...
Fires — Give first aid where needed. After calling 9-1-1 or your local emergency number, cool and cover burns...
Food Safety — Perishable foods should not be held above 40 degrees for more than 2 hours...
Floods — Your home and its contents may look beyond hope, but many of your belongings can be restored...
Generators — If you choose to buy a generator, make sure you get one that is listed with the...
Heat Waves — Heat stroke is a life-threatening situation. Help is needed fast. Call 911 or your local emergency...
Mudslides — Stay away from the slide area. There may be danger of additional slides...
Recovering Financially — A disaster can cause significant financial loss. Take the time now to assess your...
Thunderstorms — Continue listening to local radio or television stations or a NOAA Weather Radio for updated...
Tornadoes — Watch out for fallen power lines or broken gas lines and report them to the utility company...
Water Treatment — In addition to having a bad odor, and taste, water from questionable sources may be...
Wild Fires — Use caution and exercise good judgment when re-entering a burned wildland area. Hazards may...
Winter Storms — Before the onset of cold weather, prevent freezing of these water supply lines and pipes by...