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.
Conduct a risk assessment on your home and know what hazards you must plan for:
Forty to 60% of businesses do not reopen after a major disaster.
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.
Stay Informed
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Know your Hazards unique to the Pacific Northwest
FEMA - Links to hazard informationWashington 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