Preparedness
- Be informed: Have a source for emergency information. NOAA All-Hazards Radios are an excellent source of emergency messaging and are available at many locations. They provide broadcasts on weather and other emergency information during a disaster and can provide timely warnings to help you stay safe. Use other sources such as local radio and TV stations along with websites and cellphone applications.
- Have a Plan: It is important to prepare in advance of a disaster. Knowing what you will do, where you will go, and how to reconnect with family are all elements of this plan. Include things such as emergency contacts, evacuation routes, and where you will meet if you become separated as a result of the disaster.
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- Family Emergency Communication Plan: To help your household stay connected during an emergency, FEMA and Ready.gov provide a fillable Family Emergency Communication Plan. This document organizes important details such as emergency contacts, school and workplace procedures, and designated meeting locations. Completing this plan ensures your family knows how to reconnect if you become separated or if communication networks are disrupted. Access the fillable plan here: Family Emergency Communication Plan
- Make a Kit: Make sure you have adequate supplies in the event you become stranded in your home. Basic services such as electricity, water and other utilities may not be available. You will need things such as water to drink, non-perishable food, including items that do not need to be cooked as appliances may not be functioning. Have a battery powered radio and flashlight along with first aid supplies. Remember the needs may vary for groups such as infants and the elderly so other items may be needed.
Helpful links:
Ready.gov
ReadyWisconsin
American Red Cross
National Weather Service-Milwaukee