Be Smart * Be Prepared * Be Safe
Disasters disrupt hundreds of thousands of lives every year. Each disaster has lasting effects, both to people and property.
If a disaster occurs in your community, local government and disaster-relief organizations will try to help you, but you need
to be ready as well. Local responders may not be able to reach you immediately, or they may need to focus their efforts
elsewhere. You should know how to respond to severe weather or any disaster that could occur in your area - hurricanes,
earthquakes, extremecold, flooding, or terrorism. You should also be ready to be self-sufficient for at least three days.
This may mean providing for your own shelter, first aid, food, water, self protection and sanitation for family, pets and others.
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