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After a Disaster
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. more...
Food
Safety
Perishable foods should not be held above 40 degrees for more
than 2 hours. 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). more...
Recovering
Financially
A disaster can cause significant financial loss. Take the time
now to assess your situation and ask questions. more...
Chemical
Emergencies
Return home only when authorities say it is safe. more...
Earthquakes
Check yourself for injuries. Often people tend to others
without checking their own injuries. 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. more...
Floods
Your home and its contents may look beyond hope, but many of
your belongings can be restored. Important
Steps in flood recovery
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. more...
Hurricanes
Continue listening to local radio or television stations or a
NOAA Weather Radio for information and instructions. Access
may be limited to some parts of the community, or roads may be
blocked. more...
Mudslides
Stay away from the slide area. There may be danger of
additional slides. 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. more...
Tornadoes
Watch out for fallen power lines or broken gas lines and
report them to the utility company immediately. more...
Tsunami
Continue listening to a NOAA Weather Radio, Coast Guard
emergency frequency station, or other reliable source for
emergency information. The tsunami may have damaged roads,
bridges, or other places that may be unsafe. more...
Volcanoes
If possible, stay away from volcanic ashfall areas. The fine,
glassy particles of volcanic ash can increase the health risk
to children and people with existing respiratory conditions. 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. more...
Winter
Storms
Before the onset of cold weather, prevent freezing of these
water supply lines and pipes by following these
recommendations. more...
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volunteer, contact us at (239) 278-3401.
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