What To Do About...
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Earthquake
Earthquakes strike suddenly, violently and without warning. Identifying potential hazards ahead of time and advance planning can reduce the dangers of serious injury or loss of life from an earthquake.
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Evacuation
If you smell gas, smoke or see fire or otherwise fear for your safety, evacuate household occupants immediately.
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Fire
To help protect you and your family, know and practice the basics of fire safety.
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Flooding
Flooding is the nation’s most common natural disaster.
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Sanitation
The lack of sanitation facilities following a major disaster can quickly create secondary problems unless basic guidelines are followed.
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Shelter
Taking shelter is critical in times of disaster.
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Sheltering In Place
One of the instructions you may be given in an emergency is to shelter-in-place. This means you should stay indoors until authorities tell you it is safe or you are told to evacuate.
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Terrorism
Acts of terrorism include threats of terrorism, assassinations, kidnappings, hijackings, bomb scares/bombings, cyber attacks (computer-based), and the use of chemical, biological, nuclear, and radiological weapons.
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Utilities
Take precautions regarding natural gas, electricity, and water utilities.
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Your Business
How quickly your company can get back to business after a disaster often depends on emergency planning done today.