Preparing for a Disaster to "Become Disaster Resistant"

Watch Locally Produced Video Preparing for a Disaster Preparing for a Pandemic

Being prepared can reduce fear, anxiety, and losses that accompany disasters. Communities, families, and individuals should know what to do in the event of a flood, a fire and where to seek shelter during a tornado. You should be ready to evacuate your home and take refuge in public shelters and know how to care for your basic medical needs. You can reduce the impact of disasters by good planning and good preparation.

Learn what Clermont County will do in a disaster and what you should do in that same disaster. Tornadoes, Floods & Ice Storms Oh My! PowerPoint® with Audio, 38 MB, 60 minutes
By Clermont County Director for Public Safety, Beth Nevel

View Video Introduction by Beth Nevel 12 Mb wav

Disaster Preparation

Visit FEMA

GO-KITS

People (At work, home or play)

Pets

Checklist for People pdf

Checklist for Pets

Get Ready with Freddie "Kids Prepare America"

DISASTER PLANS

Vital Records Retention doc

Emergency Planning Guide

Water Conservation

Family Communications Plan

Citizen Preparedness Publications

For People & Children with Disabilities and Special Needs

Tips for People with Disabilities and Medical Concerns Red Cross

Americans With Disabilities guide for Governments

Emergency Management and People with Disabilities

Battery Storage Products

Battery Storage Containers Another Source

Disaster Preparation for People with Pets & Animals

What to do when emergency home sheltering with animals

3 Easy-Steps for Keeping Your Pet Safe in Emergencies from Tristate CART

1. Prepare: Food and water - 3 day supply, pet medications & medical records in waterproof container, pet first aid kit, collar, harness or leash with ID tag, crate or other pet carrier and sanitation items: litter, paper towels, trash bags, newspapers, bleach. Have all pets microchipped and registered. Checklist for Pets

2. Plan:

Create a plan to get away and where you will go.
Develop a buddy system to care for your pets if you are unable to and determine a meeting spot.
Talk to your veterinarian to keep contact info up to date in recovery database,
Compile contact information: vet hospitals and places you may take shelter with pets.
Obtain "Pets Inside" stickers and place on doors and windows. http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer?pagename=pets_rescuesticker

3. STAY INFORMED:
Know about types of emergencies that may affect your area.
www.aspca.org/emergency

Disaster Preparation for People with Pets
by Chris Puls Tristate CART (a must read)

Go-Kit suggestions for ARES/RACES and Amateur Radio

2 Meter TV Twin Lead J-Pole

Go-Kit Links

http://www.varaces.org/prepare/24hourkit.pdf

Learn how to properly crate a dog in an emergency.
Animal Disaster Services Training ..Video Here

Thank you to Wiseway Supply, Loveland Branch, for their friendly cooperation and generous donation to our disaster resistance electrical educational program.

Thank you to the Clermont County Water and Sewer District for their advice and donation to our disaster resistant water education program.

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