Nebraska
DHHS Emergency Preparedness
Personal Disaster Planning
Downloadable Poster
A quick poster guide to dealing with biological,
chemical and 'dirty bomb' attacks.
Full color,
25x38 inches - 257 KB
Tornados…Terrorism…Fires…Floods…You can’t
stop emergencies and disasters from happening. But you can become better prepared to
handle them when they do.
Events like the Oklahoma City bombing, Sept. 11 and Hurricane Katrina
have taught us that large-scale disasters can overwhelm resources at every level,
extending the time it takes for help to arrive. We need to learn from our past, and
remember that it’s important for people to plan ahead and get involved.
Emergency Preparedness Starts with You
We must be ready to take care of ourselves, our families and our
neighbors. We need to prepare to go it alone for at least a few days if we have to, until
more help arrives. One good thing about being prepared for one emergency is that it helps
you prepare for all kinds including natural disasters and terrorism. Looking for a good
place to start?
Here are three things you can do right now:
- Talk
with your family about emergencies, and make a plan. Think about things like who you would
contact during an emergency and how would you reach them.
- Make
an emergency supply kit. What supplies would you need? Clothes, TV or radio, flashlights,
first aid supplies . . . Remember food and water.
- Be
informed. Listen and learn about what to do during an emergency.
Taking these three steps will make you and your family better
prepared. It’s one of the best things you can do.
For more information on emergency planning and preparedness, visit
the Department of Homeland Security’s personal readiness web site at www.ready.gov and the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention at www.cdc.gov.
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