Emergency Preparedness Topics/Subjects

General Preparedness

• Basic Disaster Supplies Kit
• Emergency Planning Checklists
• Family Communications
• Water Supply
• Emergency Food Supply

Available Brochures

The following audio brochures are available by calling 410-548-4820:

• Preparing Makes Sense for Older Americans
• Preparing Makes Sense for People with Disabilities and Special Needs
• Preparing Makes Sense

Calling 9-1-1

    What to expect calling 9-1-1

Emergency Alert Systems/Plan

• Emergency Alert System (EAS) - To find out if your cell phone/mobile device is capable of receiving WEA alerts,
  contact your mobile device carrier.
• NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards
• Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) System
• Citizen Warning/Alert Notification Plan

NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards

• NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards For Deaf and Hard-Of-Hearing Persons
• Wicomico County Weather Radio/Programming (Same #024045 - Frequency 162.475)
• ​NOAA Pocket Weather Radio 

Ebola Virus

• Questions & Answers

Autism

• Information

 

Avian

Flu

• Background

Spanish (En Español) – Emergency Preparedness

• FEMA

Families / Homeowners

• Preparedness Resources for Homeowners

Kids

• Help Prepare for a Disaster
• Resources for Kids

Seniors

• CDC: Heat Stress in the Elderly What You Can Do to Protect Yourself
• Disaster Preparedness For Seniors
• Wicomico County Local Area Agency On Aging: MAC (Maintaining Active Citizens)

Schools

• School Emergency Plans

Businesses

• Workplace Plans

Livestock & Pets

• Caring for Animals

Power Outages

• Power Outage Safety
• Delmarva Power Emergency Medical Equipment Notification Program

Home Use Medical Devices During Power Outages Check List

• How to Prepare for and Handle Power Outages
• Delmarva Power Emergency Medical Equipment Notification Program

Emergency Generator Safety Tips

• Using Portable Generator Safely
• Delmarva Power Emergency Medical Equipment Notification Program

Deaf & Hard of Hearing – Blind Persons

• NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards For Deaf and Hard-Of-Hearing Persons
• What to do in an emergency

Pandemic

• Preparing for a Pandemic

Technological Disasters: Cyber Security

• Cyber Security

Nuclear / Radiological Event

• Nuclear Power Plants
• Nuclear & Radiological Emergencies

Individuals With Functional Needs & Disabilities

• Preparing Makes Sense For People with Disabilities and Special Needs

Hazardous Chemical Incidents

• Hazardous Chemical Emergencies

Hazardous Material Incidents

• Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Emergency

Chemical Emergency (Household)

• Household Chemical Emergencies

Dam Failure

• Dam Failure Information

Hurricanes

• Hurricane Information
• Before/During/After

Tsunamis

• Tsunamis

Flooding / Flash Floods

• Floods
• Flash Flooding
• Flood Barriers

Winter Storms & Extreme Cold  

• Winter Storms and Extreme Cold (Winterize Your Car / Winterize Your Home)

Wildfires

• Wildfires

Earthquakes

• Earthquakes
• FEMA - Earthquakes Quick Links 

Structure Fires

• Home Fires

Kitchen Fires

• Ways To Avoid A Kitchen Fire

Fireworks Safety

• Safety Tips

Smoke Alarms & Carbon Monoxide Detectors   

• Carbon Monoxide Alarm FAQS
• Smoke Alarms
• Smoke Alarms for Deaf and Hard of Hearing 

Landslides / Debris Flow

• Landslides and Debris Flow

Tornadoes

• Tornadoes
• Tornadoes - Nature's Most Violent Storms

Drought

• Drought Information

Extreme Heat

• Extreme Heat
• Hot Weather Tips For Outdoor Workers
• CDC: Heat Stress in the Elderly What You Can Do to Protect Yourself

Thunderstorms & Lightning

• Thunderstorms and Lightning

Evacuation Plan

• Evacuating Yourself and Your Family

Shelters

• Shelter Information

Returning Home

• When You Return Home

Insurance Tips

• FEMA - Who Needs Flood Insurance?
• MEMA - Flood Outreach
• National Flood Insurance Program
• Flood-Water Damage / Home & Vehicle Damage

 

IRS - Disaster Assistance and Emergency Relief for Individuals and Businesses

• Disaster Assistance

Financial Preparedness

• Disasters & Emergencies

 

Terrorism

• Explosions
• Radiation Threat
• Nuclear Threat
• National Terrorism Advisory System Public Guide – Threat Level

Safe Boating Weather Tips

• DNR Safe Boating
• Hurricane Boater Safety

Water Safety

• Would You Know What To Do
• Where Is It Safe To Swim
• No Lifeguard At Home
• Life Jackets Aren't Just For Boats
• Swimming Safely In Lakes, Rivers, and Streams
• It Only Takes A Moment
• Is Your Pool Safe?