Emergency preparedness involves the personal responsibility to prepare yourself and your family to be self-sufficient in the event of a disaster.

The type of disaster, whether manmade or natural, will impact the decisions you will need to make and the actions that you may need to take.  Being prepared and knowing what to do can make all the difference when it comes to your family's safety and the protection of your property. 

 

Take the simple 3-step all-hazards approach:

1) Have a kit

2) Have a plan

3) Stay informed.

If a disaster occurs, the city will do everything possible to get services back to normal as quickly as possible, but you need to remember that it may take time and you and your family could be on your own for an unknown period of time.

 

This quarter, EP&R would like to highlight Planning for those with Special Needs. During an emergency, those with Special Needs may require more care than others. It is always a good idea to prepare in advance for an emergency. For more tips, visit our Planning for Special Needs page. Also visit The Hampton Road Special Needs Registry to find out how you can take care of the ones you love.