Emergency Preparedness

Delaware County Public Health provides education for community members on how to prepare and respond to emergencies that could happen locally. Being prepared to prevent, respond to, and rapidly recover from public health threats is critical for saving lives and safeguarding Delaware County from public health threats.

Make a Plan

Include all members of your household including pets and consider specific needs in your household. Make sure everyone in your household knows the plan and the meeting place.

Build a Kit

A disaster supplies kit is a collection of basic items your household may need in the event of an emergency, including supplies to last for several days after an emergency.

Preparedness Checklist

A quick checklist to get the basics and your brain thinking about what you might need in times of an emergency

Preparedness for Pet Owners

Some things to think about if you’re a pet owner. Don’t forget your furry and feathered family members while making your family plan.

Sign Up for Alerts

New York residents can subscribe to NY-Alert to receive critical information and emergency alerts on what is happening in their area. NY-Alert contains critical, emergency-related information including instructions and recommendations in real-time by emergency personnel. Information may include severe weather warnings, significant highway closures, hazardous material spills and other emergency conditions.

Emergency Preparedness

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When preparing for an emergency, it’s important to take into account needs that are unique to your household including pets, chronic illnesses, disabilities, age of household members, and your location and access to services.

It’s also important to prepare for emergencies while traveling, either locally or abroad.

ready.gov

CDC: Preparedness

NYS Office of Emergency Management

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Emergency Preparedness