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Home & Family Safety
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Animal Companion Emergency Advice
In the event of a disaster, if you must evacuate, the most important thing you can do to protect your pets is to evacuate them, too.
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Carbon Monoxide Safety Information
Find important information regarding carbon monoxide.
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Disaster Supply Kit
Every home should have disaster supplies on hand.
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Evacuating to a Red Cross Shelter
The American Red Cross wants you to know what to do if a hurricane, flood, chemical emergency, or other disaster threatens and you need to leave your home or campground in a hurry.
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Floods
Read about life-saving advice for flood situations.
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Hazardous Materials Accidents
Hazardous materials are chemical substances, which if released or misused can pose a threat to the environment or health.
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Heat Waves
Heat can affect anyone, but most at risk are young children and the elderly.
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Hurricanes
Learn about what to do during a hurricane watch or hurricane warning.
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Mold & Mildew Cleanup (PDF)
Take care of yourself during a cleanup.
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Portable Generator Safety Tips (PDF)
Portable home electric generators can provide peace of mind in the event that there is a loss of power.
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Terrorism
Prepare for terrorist attacks by adapting many of the same techniques used by us to prepare for other crises.
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Thunderstorms
Find advice on preparing yourself and your family before lightening strikes and what to do during a storm.
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Tornadoes
Advance planning and a quick response are the keys to surviving a tornado.
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Winter Safety
Find advice on preparing ahead of time for heavy snow, blizzard, freezing rain, ice, or sleet.