Preparedness Tips
This page offers preparedness tips to help residents and businesses plan for emergencies and severe weather. The information provided is intended to support safety, readiness, and informed decision-making before, during, and after an event.
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Caring for Vulnerable Neighbors During Emergencies
An article focused on community responsibility—checking on elderly neighbors, supporting people with disabilities, coordinating informal networks, and ensuring no one is left isolated during a crisis.
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Prepared at Home: Simple Steps That Make a Big Difference
Low-cost, actionable preparedness measures such as securing heavy furniture, knowing how to shut off utilities, creating defensible space, and maintaining emergency supplies year-round.
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Know Your Risks: What Natural Hazards Affect Our Community?
An overview of the primary hazards facing the region—flooding, severe storms, winter weather, wildfires, or earthquakes—explaining likelihood, impact, and why preparedness must be locally informed rather than generic.