The DeKalb County
Health Department

 

What steps has your family taken to be prepared in the event of an emergency?

Handy links: www.ready.gov www.redcross.org   www.ready.gov/ america/index.html   For Seniors and People with Disabilities   Pet Care in an Emergency	1 Make a Kit  Build a disaster supplies kit that includes enough supplies for each family member for three days. Remember to check your kit every six months.	2 Make A Plan Make a family communications plan that includes an evacuation plan and coordinates with your school, work and community communication plans. Practice this plan with your entire family.
	3 Be Informed Know what may happen and how you can help Learn what disasters or emergencies may occur where you live, work and play and how they can affect you, your family and community Identify how authorities will notify you and how you will get important information Learn what you can do to prepare by contacting your local chapter of the American Red Cross to ask about first aid, CPR and disaster training Share what you have learned Become a Volunteer Responder (VR)  - The DeKalb County Health Department has developed an emergency preparedness plan specific to a public health emergency that would require a volunteer force to help the Health Department in dispensing medication to county residents.
The DeKalb County Health Department encourages individuals and families to participate in the national public health campaign to prepare for emergencies Ready America . . . Take the First Step!