Emergency Frequently Asked Questions

Sould I make lists?

What should be included on my lists?

What are essential items

What about boarding windows in a hurricane?

What kind of bag works best for a 72-hour emergency kit?

A warning has been issued, what should I do?

Where should my "safe room" be?

What is a safe room?

How will a whistle help others find me if I am lost?

Is a closet a good storage place?

What about battery operated items?

Is it better to stay in one location if I become lost?

How do I light fires?

What do I do first to become organized?

Should I and my family leave the house after an earthquake?

What is a quick and easy list of food needed for three days?

What should I do to get ready?

What do I need in the way of equipment for a well stocked kitchen?

What do I do after an earthquake?

What do I need to include in my 72-hour kit besides food?

Whar do I buy for April?

What other items should I include?

What about things to keep one occupied?

What list should i use to see how prepared I am?

How do I shop for what I need without going broke?

What kind of records should I have with me?

How much should I store for my family and for how long?

if I am an older adult living in a hurricane prone area what do I do?

What kind of disasters will I have in my area?

Why do I need organize and declutter my house for a disaster?

What do I need to store?

What is the difference between categories of hurricanes?

I don´t want to be alone during a hurricane, what can I do?

What do I buy in February?

What do I buy for the month of August?

What causes a flash flood?

What do I buy in September?

What do I buy for the month of May?

What things can I do to prepare for a hurricane?

What supplies should I have?

What should I have in a 72-hour first-aid kit?

What do I need for my dog in case of an emergency?

What is the difference between a warning and a watch?

What do I purchase in March?

What should I have in my mini-kit at work?

Should I rent a storage gargage?

What do I buy for December?

Will I have to evacuate?

A wwatch has been issued, what should I do?

When is hurricane season?

Can I use plastic milk jugs for water storage?

What should I have in my glove box?

What is in a hurricane kit?

What do I purchase in January?

What to buy in June?

What else can I do for the safety of my pet if left alone?

What are some of the things I can do to prepare?

Besides a back pack, what else can I use for my kit?

Should I store my items in the attic?

What if I cannot evacuate my animals?

If I have to evacuate to a shelter, what should I bring?

Before June first, what should I do to prepare for a hurricane?

Should I tape my windows?

What should I Do before the actual evacuation with my pets?

Can#t my pet fend for themselves?

What do I purchase in July?

What should I purchse in October?

What are the dangers to me from a hurricane?

What do I do about drinking water during a hurricane?

Why should I have a kit at work?

How do I know if I have what my car needs to be prepared?

Should I use my cellar or basement for storage?

What are my other options for storage places?

What about my pets during a hurricane?

How do I make the room safe?

What do I purchase for the month of November?

How can I help the wild animals?

What should I do to make my attic a good place for storage?

When at work what should I know?

What do I do with my boat?

Why should I keep supplies in my car?

What basic items should I have in my car?

How strong is a hurricane?

What should I look for in a safe place for my livestock.?

Should I pack a separate pack for my baby?

What will my cat need for an emergency kit of his own?

When do I go into my safe room and how long should I remain there?

Before the storm, what should I check for.?

Who do I contact for help with my livestock during a disaster?

What about feed and how should it be stored?

What problems would wildlife present for me and my pets?

How do we handle our pets during the storm?

How do I protect my windows?

How do I prepare out side my house for hurricanes?

What is so dangerous about a hurricane?

What do I do about falling objects in my home?

What is the warning system in my area & what do I do ?

Why should I evacuate my animals?

How will I transport my livestock in an emergency?

When should I begin to evacuate my livestock?

What to do inside the house?

What can I expect from my pet as to behavior?

I have a bird. How do I prepare a kit for it?

What kind of identification should I have for my pet in his kit?

What phone numbers should I have and who should I call for information

What so I need to have on hand for an emergency kit for my horses?

Should I try to help an injured animal?

What if I have to leave my pet outside?

How will I know my animals from my neighbors?

Are there really active volcanoes in the Americas?

How do I prepare my cellar or basement for storage?

What identification should I have on my pets?

Do I use the stored items?

Where should I house my livestock ?

What if I have to keep my animals penned?

How will anyone know that my pets are inside my house when help comes?

How do I prepare for a ferret or other small animal?

Why should I plan for my pets during a disasters?

How do I communicate for information?

Where do I go dduring a tornado?

Where do I store my items?

Should I turn out my livestock?

Where is a good location for my pet in my house if I have to leave it?

What do I do for my pets after the disaster is over and I return?

Can I bring my guide dog to a shelter?

In the first few days what should I do to safeguard my pets?

Should I include my weapons in my kit?

What is a tornado?

What planning is needed for evacuation?

How will I feed my pets if I have to leave them behind?

What additional actions should I take to insure my pets safety ?

Why can´t I take my dog or cat with me when I evacuate?

How do I feed my bird if I have to leave them behind?

Who do I call for emergency airlift service?