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Welcome to the Wood County,
WV
Local Emergency Planning Committee Website
September is
National Preparedness Month
Click
here for information on how to be prepared! Please
refer to this site for information on emergency planning whether
it involves Hazardous Materials emergencies, flu pandemic or
other incident that may occur. |
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Local Information:
Mid Ohio Valley
Health Department
Threat Preparedness, Flu Pandemic
and Animals.
WV Department of
Homeland Security
Brochure to help build a kit and get ready.
National Information:
Prepare.org
Prepare.org is a website provided by the American Red Cross and
other community-based organizations to help you and your family
prepare for natural and human-caused disasters. One of our key
goals is to serve the vulnerable population: seniors, children,
people with disabilities and animal and pet owners.
The Department of Homeland Security
The DHS is a great place to find out how the federal government
plans to protect the nation and return things to normal after a
man-made or natural disaster.
U. S. Department of Health and Human Services
This site provides access to numerous reports and resources about
health threats to Americans.
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
FEMA helps you know what to do before, during, and after many
different types of disasters that may leave you and your community
vulnerable. Learn about local emergency plans, how to identify
hazards that affect your community, and how to develop and
maintain an
emergency communications plan and
disaster supplies kit. FEMA provides interactive elements and
DVDs to make learning easy for everyone, even children.
Ready.gov
This site is dedicated to preparing the country's businesses and
families for terrorist attacks and natural disasters. You can get
information on how to respond to flooding, earthquakes, tornadoes,
hurricanes, explosions, and chemical, biological, and nuclear
attacks. The site also explains how all families and businesses
should
prepare an emergency kit,
make a plan, and
be informed. An interactive, cartoon-driven section called
Ready Kids is a great resource for educating children.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Visit the CDC's site to get informed about illnesses and health
concerns that could result from natural disasters and chemical,
nuclear, or biological attacks. You can also learn about the best
preventive steps to take now.
Citizen Corps
Citizen Corps encourages citizens to take an active part in their
family's safety. You can review the disaster preparedness
information on this site, and then search for your
local Citizen Corps chapter to find out about courses on
emergency preparedness and lifesaving techniques.
American Red Cross
From blackouts and winter storms to terrorist attacks, the
American Red Cross is dedicated to preparing citizens for all
types of disasters and coming to their aid, if a catastrophe
strikes. The site includes
learning activities for children, such as coloring books. Want
to brush up on your lifesaving skills? Visit the site of your
local Red Cross chapter to find out about training classes in
your community.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
According to the NOAA , 90% of all presidentially declared
disasters are weather-related, leading to about 500 deaths per
year and nearly $14 billion in damage. Each year, Americans cope
with an average of 10,000 thunderstorms, 2,500 floods, 1,000
tornadoes, as well as an average of six deadly hurricanes. In the
wake of these sobering statistics, this agency is dedicated to
helping people protect themselves from natural disasters. It also
has a specific
NOAA radio that monitors weather conditions -- a must for
tornado- and hurricane-prone areas of the U.S.
FloodSmart.gov
As the official site of the National Flood Insurance Program, this
site can help you prepare for floods, the most common natural
disaster in the U.S. Do you know how much damage a 3-inch flood
will do to your home? Check out this site's interactive,
adjustable
tool for determining flood damage. Then determine your risk
and assess whether you need flood insurance, which is not included
in typical homeowner's insurance.
The Humane Society of the United States
Don't forget Fluffy and Fido's disaster kit! Check out the Humane
Society's site to get tips on how to care for your pets during a
disaster.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) -- Office of Emergency
Management
Check out the EPA's Office of Emergency Management's site to learn
how to prevent and prepare for chemical emergencies, discover
lessons learned about chemical accidents, and find out about their
coordinated
Emergency Response Program. |
