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Emergency Preparedness

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Public Safety

141 N Ross St

Patrick O'Hara

Patrick O'Hara

emergency services manager

The best time to prepare for a disaster or an emergency is now and not when the local news alerts you to an impending incident. There are many ways to prepare before a disaster occurs. The following 12 actions are some important ways for you and yours to increase your preparedness:

  • Sign up for alerts and warning
  • Make a plan
  • Have sufficient saving/runs for emergency spending
  • Practice emergency drills
  • Test family communications plan
  • Safeguard important documents
  • Include your neighbors in your planning
  • Make your home safer
  • Know your evacuation routes
  • Assemble of update supplies
  • Get involved with your greater community
  • Document and insure your property.

External Resources

Lee County Emergency Management Agency

Alabama Emergency Management Agency

Federal Emergency Management Agency