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Ways to Stay Informed:
In the event of an emergency, Anne Arundel County will utilize a variety of avenues to get information out to the public. In order to stay informed before, during and after an emergency, it is important that residents know how they will be able to get information and have at least one back-up method should that line of communications be down.

NEW! Reverse Emergency Notification System - Anne Arundel County and the city of Annapolis have procurred an emergency notification system for contacting residents and businesses to diseminate important information. The system, commonly referred to as Reverse 9-1-1, is not meant for immediate or rapid notification. It will be utilized as another tool, in conjunction with the the other methods listed, for getting important information out to the public. More information on the Emergency Notification System. NEW! - The Office of Emergency Management now has a Facebook page! Important information from the County regarding incidents will be posted here, along with upcoming events and preparedness tips. Become a fan. NEW! - You can also follow OEM on Twitter. Receive alerts on incidents affecting Anne Arundel County sent straight to your mobile phone. Follow OEM. Emergency Alert System NOAA All Hazards Alert Radio Very Local Radio Stations: WNAV 1430 AM WYRE 810 AM WYPR 88.1 FM El Zol 99.1 FM WFSI 107.9 FM WBAL 1090 AM Anne Arundel County website: www.aacounty.org Anne Arundel Community Television: Channel 98 Local Television News

All Hazards Preparedness

The Office of Emergency Management (OEM) has specific recommendations on how you can prepare. They can save your life and your property! Go to Ready? Set? Good. to get started...

Prepare a Disaster Supply Kit
You will need the kit’s supplies if you are confined to your home. They are also valuable if you evacuate to a place other than a well-stocked shelter or if you’re unsure of the shelter’s supplies. Learn more about shelter-in-place and evacuation. And don't forget to include your pets in your emergency plan. Anne Arundel County Animal Control has important information on pet preparedness.

Make a Plan
It is important to know how to prepare and it is critically important to know what actions to take in an emergency. During an emergency or disaster, it can be difficult to get information and to know what to do. Planning ahead can be the difference between keeping your family safe and struggling to survive.

Have a Family Communications Plan - Remember your family may not be together when an emergency happens, so it is important to plan in advance how you will contact one another an how you will get back together. Pick family or friends ouside of the area you can contact if local communications are down.
Predetermine a Meeting Place - Identify one meeting place close to home and one outside the neighborhood. Be sure everyone in the family knows the plan!
Have on Hand Important Personal Information - Include phone numbers for doctors, veterinarian and insurance policies, as well as social security numbers and important medical information

FEMA All Hazards Guide to Citizen Preparedness
This FEMA guide brings together facts on disaster survival techniques, disaster-specific information, and how to prepare for and respond to both natural and man-made disasters. You can also view FEMA's citizen preparedness DVD titled "Getting Ready for Disaster: One Family's Experience."

Car Preparedness
Your car is a key to your safety if you need to evacuate from a hurricane or other disaster. Here are some tips for what to do with your automobile.

American Red Cross Disaster Services
The best way to make your family and your home safe is to be prepared before disaster strikes.

COMMUNITY EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
PRESENTATIONS & NEIGHBORHOOD NETWORK

...for your community, church, workplace or organization. Learn which hazards threaten Anne Arundel County and how your family and community can be ready for any emergency. Call
(410) 222-0600 to schedule your presentation or information session.

View the Anne Arundel County's All-Hazard Mitigation Plan here.