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Emergency Preparedness
This information was developed as a guide for families and individuals who want to prepare for power outages, other consequences of severe weather events, natural hazards such as thunderstorms, floods, earthquakes and fires, and home safety.
If the power goes out, most homes would be without refrigeration. Many homes would not have running water and proper sanitary services. Depending on the season, many homes would also be without heat.
If properly prepared, most families could deal with these inconveniences for a few hours, even a few days. But some families, especially those with infants, elderly or sick people, may need to leave the home.
Whether you stay or whether you leave your home, the following information will provide important tips on how to prepare for severe weather events and power outages before they happen, when they happen and after they happen. Along with this general information, please take special note of the highlighted health and safety advice throughout these pages. It's important to keep in mind the need to follow all health and safety advice even during an emergency.