are in immediate need of help, please contact your local Red Cross or find an open shelter . Landslides have occurred in almost every state and can cause significant damage. The term landslide describes downhill...

Excessive Heat Warning criteria in the next 24 to 72 hours. Excessive Heat WarningHeat Index values are forecast to meet or exceed locally defined warning criteria for at least 2 days (daytime highs=105...

local floodplain manager for more information. To learn more about elevating your property, read Elevating Your House . Did you know? An elevated home, like the one shown on the 5 Ways to Lower Your...

on their own resources for: Food Water First aid Shelter Individual preparedness, planning, survival skills, and mutual aid within neighborhoods and worksites during this initial period are essential...

component of the preparedness program is the crisis communications plan. A business must be able to respond promptly, accurately and confidently during an emergency in the hours and days that follow...

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in the CRS. The series included basic introductory sessions and more advanced topics, most averaging about an hour in length. The schedule for the series was: Introduction to the Community Rating System...

The CERT training for community groups is usually delivered in 2 1/2 hour sessions, one evening a week over a 7 week period. The training consists of the following: Session I, DISASTER PREPAREDNESS...

For example, at present, the Network is advancing specific community revitalization projects, promoting job growth through downtown development, deploying new housing and community development...

Home Get Help Disaster Relief & Recovery Services If you had to leave your home, return only when local authorities advise that it is safe to do so. Do not cut or walk past colored tape that was place...