Preparedness Quick Tips for Specific Emergency Events
Select any of the hazards below to watch a short video and learn more about how to improve your preparedness for that type of event.
![Fire Icon](/sites/default/files/styles/optimized/public/2022-04/fire-preparedness-icon.png?itok=LqUZZN2s)
![Snow Icon](/sites/default/files/styles/optimized/public/2022-04/winter-weather-preparedness-icon.png?itok=mBjkQOW1)
Winter Weather
Stay home. Don't drive.
If you must go outside, dress in layers. Change wet clothes. Watch for hypothermia.
![Power Outage Icon](/sites/default/files/styles/optimized/public/2022-04/power-outage-preparedness-icon.png?itok=DV_RbZkv)
Power Outage
Keep a supply kit, including flashlight and batteries. Report the outage. Unplug equipment; keep fridge closed. Have a plan for replacing medication/medical applications.
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Thunderstorm
When a warning is issued, immediately seek shelter indoors. Stay away from trees, open fields, and downed powerlines.
![Tornado Icon](/sites/default/files/styles/optimized/public/2022-04/tornado-preparedness-icon.png?itok=JWHZyL3Y)
Tornado
Go to an enclosed, windowless space or designated tornado shelter. Get under a table or heavy furniture. Wait for the all clear.
![Hurricane Icon](/sites/default/files/styles/optimized/public/2022-04/hurricane-preparedness-icon.png?itok=J2fqXZIw)
![Flood Icon](/sites/default/files/styles/optimized/public/2022-04/flashflood-preparedness-icon.png?itok=HjEhOI3R)
![Earthquake Icon](/sites/default/files/styles/optimized/public/2022-04/earthquake-preparedness-icon.png?itok=bpmZk9lD)
Earthquake
Outside: Move to an open area.
Inside: Get under sturdy furniture and hold on or crouch in a doorway and protect your head.
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RUN. HIDE. FIGHT
RUN away from the attacker or HIDE in a locked room/behind a large object. FIGHT the attacker if you are in immediate danger and are unable to RUN or HIDE.