Emergency Supply Kit
In the event of an emergency, each household should have
an adequate emergency supply kit. The kit should contain items
that are basic for your survival; food, water, clean air and warmth.
To learn more, see the Clark County Health Department's recommended
EMERGENCY SUPPLY KIT.
A Plan of Action
Advance planning for a disaster or emergency will make
the situation much less stressful and help you negotiate the emergency
with more confidence and better results.
Find out how the
places your family frequents prepares for emergencies. Your
spouse's work, your children's school, etc. Find out how they will
communicate with families in the event of an emergency or disaster.
Most importantly, prepare a plan for your family. Determine how
you will communicate, where you will go and what to do. Refer to
the Clark County Health Department's guide to creating a good
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PLAN.
Knowing what to do during an emergency is one of the keys
to being prepared and may make all the difference when seconds count.
Different disasters and emergencies require different actions.
Knowing what to do for each possibility is crucial to successful
disaster preparedness. Review the Clark County Health Department's
FOR SPECIFIC DISASTERS.