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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
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
Autism
Avian Flu
Spanish (En Español) – Emergency Preparedness
Families / Homeowners
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
Active Shooter Preparedness
Businesses
Livestock & Pets
Power Outages
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
Deaf & Hard of Hearing – Blind Persons
Pandemic
Technological Disasters: Cyber Security
Nuclear / Radiological Event
Individuals With Functional Needs & Disabilities
Hazardous Chemical Incidents
Hazardous Material Incidents
Chemical Emergency (Household)
Dam Failure
Hurricanes
Tsunamis
Flooding / Flash Floods
Winter Storms & Extreme Cold
- Winter Storms and Extreme Cold (Winterize Your Car / Winterize Your Home)
Wildfires
Earthquakes
Structure Fires
Kitchen Fires
Fireworks Safety
How & When To Use A Fire Extinguisher
Smoke Alarms & Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Landslides / Debris Flow
Tornadoes
Drought
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
Evacuation Plan
Shelters
Returning 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
Financial Preparedness
Terrorism
- Explosions
- Radiation Threat
- Nuclear Threat
- National Terrorism Advisory System Public Guide – Threat Level
Safe Boating Weather Tips
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?