| Prepare. Plan. Stay Informed. |
In an effort to provide our residents with current emergency information, we are partnering with our Monroe County colleagues to provide you with current assistance to prepare for an emergency and to stay safe during an emergency.
Emergency preparedness is the preparation and planning necessary to effectively handle an emergency. It involves individuals developing an emergency plan that identifies services they require, and what resources they need to have on hand in case of an emergency. Emergency plans should be written and given to loved ones, care givers and other relevant parties.
When it comes to emergency planning, you know yourself and your needs the best, so you are the ideal person to create your personalized emergency preparedness plan. People who cannot independently create an emergency preparedness plan will need assistance from caregivers and others who support them.
| When creating a personal preparedness plan, identify: |
1. Responsible party for carrying out specific actions
2. Personnel, equipment, supplies, medications and needs specific to an individual
3. Emergency contact information
4. Other resources available for use in the emergency
5. An outline of how all actions will be coordinated
| If you have a disability, your Emergency Plan may need to include: |
1. Type of assistance needed and instructions on how to obtain vital resources
2. Coordination of the transportation, payment and delivery of supplies
Monroe County.gov Emergency Preparedness
State Emergency Management Office (SEMO)
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA.gov)
National Terror Alert Response Center Facts & Preparedness Guides
Centers for Disease Control (CDC.gov)
American Red Cross
Have a Pet Plan
Test Your Readiness Quotient
Next of Kin Registry
For more information on emergency planning and preparedness, please see the 'Readiness Links' listed on this page, as well as the additional information located in other areas of this website.