Dear Family,
We are pleased to present you with this Emergency Preparedness Handbook. Whether you are a family or individual, old or young, friend or neighbor, we all need to do what we can to be prepared for emergencies; and to be organized and willing to watch out for and help one another.
This handbook has been designed to assist you in preparing for a number of emergencies. If you are hurt during an emergency, it can also provide important information to emergency volunteers working to help you. If there are children at home, please teach them what they need to do for each kind of emergency. Use the preparation checklist on page 2 to plan and track your progress. Keep this handbook on your refrigerator or some other place where you can find it quickly.
Emergency response volunteers have been invited to serve as “block captains” in your neighborhood. These volunteers have received special training to assess critical needs during emergencies and, under the direction of civil authorities, provide immediate emergency assistance. When block captains make contact with you, please let them know of any special needs or concerns you might have during an emergency. If an emergency occurs, help both the block captains and civil authorities assess critical needs quickly by posting the appropriate colored card on your home (see back cover of handbook).
While we hope emergencies will avoid us, we will all rest easier and feel greater peace of mind if we are prepared.
Sincerely,
Dennis and Sue Shaw
Disaster Preparedness Leaders
Hidden Village Partners in Preparedness
770-3976
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