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Make a Plan
Make a Plan
Plans include
knowing how to get information during a disaster, knowing your hazards and how they could impact you; having a communication plan and evacuation plan if needed.
Stay Informed
:
Sign up for Pierce County ALERT
Public Notification Resources
NOAA All Weather Radio
Know your Hazards
unique to the Pacific Northwest
FEMA - Links to hazard
Washington Emergency Management - Links to hazard information
Write Your Plan
Plan to be on your own for a minimum of 14 days before help arrives:
Family Disaster Plan
Make a list and plan for your unique needs
Functional and access needs
Family Emergency Contact Card
Online fill-able card for printing
Prepare Your Property
Conduct a risk assessment on your home and know what hazards you must plan for:
Earthquake home preparedness
- FEMA brochure
Drop Cover Hold - Great ShakeOUT
Earthquake video series
-Mobility access needs
Home Safety Checklist for earthquakes
Do a
home hazard
check for earthquake safety
Secure Wall Hangings
Secure Tall Furniture and Objects
Secure Water Heater
Kitchen and Cabinet Safety
Garage and Storage Safety
Structural Mitigation
Wild land Fire: Fire Wise
Sign up for
Pierce County ALERT
and add up to five locations you want to be notified about.
Prepare Your Business
Forty to 60% of businesses do not reopen after a major disaster.
Pierce County Economic Development
Ready.gov - Emergency Response Plan Form
Have your business participate in the ShakeOUT
Next Steps
After making a plan, build a kit, don't forget your pets. When you are prepared you are better able to help others as well.
Build a Kit
Pet Preparedness
Help Others with a Neighborhood Emergency Team
Contact your school for information on their emergency plans
Make a Plan
Know Your Hazards
Build a Kit
Help Each Other
Preparedness Academy
Neighborhood Preparedness
Mount Rainier Active Volcano
Home - Mount Rainier Active Volcano
VolcanoREADY
Hazard Maps
Evacuation Routes and Information
Make a Plan
Emergency Kit
Emergency Kit (Pierce County)
WA EMD
Prepare for Volcanic Activity (USGS)
Other Volcano Preparedness Resources
Emergency Broadcasts
Local Alerts
USGS Volcano Updates
Immediate Actions
Volcanic Ash
Booklets, posters, and signs
Education
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