After a disaster strikes your community, you may be left feeling disoriented. Not only will you need to be aware of possible post-disaster dangers, but you may need to access damages and repair your home.
Water Treatment
In addition to having a bad odor, and taste, water from questionable sources may be contaminated by a variety of microorganisms. click for more...
Food Safety
Perishable foods should not be held above 40 degrees for more than 2 hours. click for more...
Generators
If you choose to buy a generator, make sure you get one that is listed with the Underwriter’s Laboratory (UL) or Factory Mutual (FM). click for more...
Recovering Financially
A disaster can cause significant financial loss. Take the time now to assess your situation and ask questions. click for more...
Chemical Emergencies
Return home only when authorities say it is safe. click for more...
Earthquakes
Check yourself for injuries. Often people tend to others without checking their own injuries. click for more...
Fires
Give first aid where needed. After calling 9-1-1 or your local emergency number, cool and cover burns, which reduces the chance of further injury or infection. click for more...
Floods
Your home and its contents may look beyond hope, but many of your belongings can be restored.
Repairing Your Flooded Home
Heat Waves
Heat stroke is a life-threatening situation. Help is needed fast. Call 9-1-1 or your local emergency number. click for more...
Mudslides
Stay away from the slide area. There may be danger of additional slides. click for more...
Thunderstorms
Continue listening to local radio or television stations or a NOAA Weather Radio for updated information and instructions. Access may be limited to some parts of the community, or roads may be blocked. click for more...
Tornadoes
Watch out for fallen power lines or broken gas lines and report them to the utility company immediately. click for more...
Wild Fires
Use caution and exercise good judgment when re-entering a burned wildland area. Hazards may still exist, including hot spots, which can flare up without warning. click for more...
Winter Storms
Before the onset of cold weather, prevent freezing of these water supply lines and pipes by following these recommendations. click for more...