Preparedness and Safety Resources
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In times of hazardous events and disasters, too often people are not prepared resulting in an even larger disaster. There are some steps you can take to be better prepared in case a hazardous event or disaster occurs in your region. Take the time to visit some of the following resources and get you and your family ready for the next major storm. The FEMA "Are You Ready" book is a comprehensive guide on being prepared. You can order your own copy by calling 1-800-480-2520 and selecting option 1.
Preparedness:
- FEMA Ready Web Site
- FEMA Are You Ready: A Guide to Citizen Preparedness
- StormReady Program
- Winter Weather Safety
Winter Storms:
- Winter Weather Safety
- NWS Winter Storms…The Deceptive Killers -pdf
- Red Cross: Are You Ready for a Winter Storm?
- CDC Winter Weather Website
Severe Thunderstorms:
- NWS Thunderstorms, Tornadoes, and Lightning…Nature's Most Violent Storms -pdf
- NWS Basic Spotters Field Guide -pdf
- NWS Advanced Spotters Field Guide -pdf
- Red Cross: Are you Ready for Severe Thunderstorms?
- Red Cross: Are you Ready for Tornadoes?
Lightning:
- NWS Facts about Lightning -pdf
- NWS Coaches and Sports Officials Guide to Lightning -pdf
- NWS Lightning Safety Web Site
- Struck By Lightning: Survivors Website
Extreme Heat:
- Heat Index Chart
- NWS Heat Wave
- Red Cross: Are you Ready for a Heat Wave?
- EPA Heat, Health and Environment
Extreme Cold:
Flooding and Flash Flooding:
- NWS Turn Around Don't Drown
- Red Cross: Are you Ready for a Flood or Flash Flood?
- Flood Safety Web Site
Drought:
Ultraviolet Radiation:
Resources for Children:
- NWS Owlie Skywarn -pdf
- NWS Billy and Maria Coloring Book
- NWS Weather Education Website
- FEMA for Kids
- EPA Environmental Kids Club
Other Resources:
