DISASTER PLANNING GUIDE

 

PREPARING FOR DISASTER

Disaster can strike quickly-without giving you a heads-up.
You might have to leave your home, office, or school, or you might be confined to any one of those places... (CONTINUE)

TYPES OF DISASTERS

While house fires account for 98 percent of local disaster responses for the Red Cross, East Tennessee also experiences numerous other types of disasters, including... (CONTINUE)                        

                                                                                                       FORM EMERGENCY PLANS WITH YOUR FAMILY

Being prepared for emergencies is crucial at home, school, work and in your community. Disaster can strike quickly and without warning. Having a plan in place... (CONTINUE)

                                                                                                    CREATE A FAMILY DISASTER SUPPLIES KIT

A family disaster kit helps you to be prepared for an emergency. It includes what you need to stay safe and comfortable in a disaster situation. Be sure to include... (CONTINUE)

                                                                                                      LEARN HOW TO SAVE A LIFE

Knowing first aid could help you save someone’s life in an emergency. First aid training is an important part of disaster planning. The American Red Cross... (CONTINUE)

RESOURCES

 

DISASTER PROTECTION HANDBOOK (PDF)

 

EMERGENCY INFORMATION           WALLET CARD

All the emergency contact information you need - in your wallet when you need it. Just print this out, fill in the information, and put it in your wallet. (PDF)

                                                               GRAB-AND-GO DISASTER SUPPLY KIT

When you have to get out of your home at a moment's notice.

                                                               HOME FIRE ESCAPE PLAN

Sit down and go over this with your family.

                                                                SCHEDULE A DISASTER PREPAREDNESS SPEAKER

Speakers are available to speak to your school, youth, social, or church group on disaster preparedness.                                                        

TAKE A TOUR OF YOUR LOCAL RED CROSS

Your local Red Cross does a lot more than just respond to disasters. Come take a  tour and find out more.