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ARE YOU READY?

A guide to citizen preparedness.

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ARE YOU READY?
Full document (21 MB)

Sections:

>> Preface (54 KB)

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Why Prepare? (185 KB)

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Basic Preparedness (1.1 MB)

	>> Getting Informed
	>> Emergency Planning & Checklists
	>> Assemble Disaster Supplies Kit
	>> Shelter
	>> Practicing & Maintaining Your Plan
>> Natural Hazards
Section 2.1-2.5 -- 1.5 MB
Section 2.6 - 2.1.2 -- 4.3 MB
	>> Floods
	>> Tornadoes
	>> Hurricanes
	>> Thunderstorm & Lightning
	>> Winter Storms & Extreme Cold
	>> Extreme Heat
	>> Earthquakes
	>> Volcanoes
	>> Landslide & Debris Flow (mudslide)
	>> Tsunamis
	>> Fires
	>> Wildfires
>> Technological Hazards (990 KB)
	>> Hazardous Materials Incidents
	>> Household Chemical Emergencies
	>> Nuclear Power Plant
>> Terrorism (894 KB)
	>> General Information about Terrorism
	>> Explosions
	>> Biological Threats
	>> Chemical Threats
	>> Nuclear Blast
	>> Radiological Dispersion Device (RDD)
	>> Homeland Security Advisory System
Recovering From Disaster (3.9 MB)
Appendix A: Water Conservation Tips (33 KB)
Appendix B: Disaster Supplies Checklist (41KB)
Appendix C: Family Communications Plan

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>>	FEMA for Kids
For the Disabled
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>>	National Organization on Disability
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>>	Institute for Business and Home Safety
For Animals
>>	Humane Society of the U.S.
>>	American Veterinary Medical Association
For Terrorism
>>	Maryland Emergency Management