Emergencies and disasters can occur anywhere, at any time. It could be anything from an earthquake, to a flood, to a severe winter storm. In the event of a major disaster, you and your family should be able to take care of your basic needs for at least 72 hours.
We encourage everyone to prepare their personal or family emergency plan, and have an emergency kit ready that includes basic supplies as well as special needs items. Always maintain a quarter-tank of gas in your vehicle and keep a flashlight and hard-soled shoes beside each family member’s bed, so evacuation in the dark, at night during an emergency is easier to navigate.
Join Us for a Free Emergency Preparedness Information Session
We're hosting a free Emergency Preparedness Information Session. Emergency Management Division staff will walk you through the steps necessary to be better prepared for emergencies, including what supplies to assemble in your emergency kit.
While the information session is free, pre-registration is required - sign up here.