Webster County Health Unit Protecting and promoting the health and safety of citizens in Webster County

Since 1957

Home Community Services Women's Health WIC Program Diseases Nursing Services Environmental Vital Records About Us			Emergency Preparedness Any number of emergencies or disasters may strike Webster County on a given day. We are all vulnerable to natural disasters, bioterrorist attacks or public health emergencies. The Webster County Health Unit continually plans, practices and refines its emergency response plan, but a large part of that plan depends on the citizens of Webster County taking the initiative to prepare for emergencies as well. You can help your family be ready for emergencies with three simple steps: Plan Prepare Participate Plan Write down what each family member will be expected to do in an emergency. Know how to contact each other if you are separated. Identify a family meeting place inside and outside your neighborhood. Write down contact information for someone who lives out-of-state. When local phone service is out, each family member can contact this person to let him know where they are and if they are hurt. Prepare Assemble an emergency preparedness kit for your home and your vehicle. Each emergency kit should contain at least: Flashlight with batteries Battery-powered radio First-aid kit 3 gallons of water per person Non-perishable food Manual can opener Prescription medications Store your home kit in a dry place where you can quickly access it. Then, practice your plan. Participate Volunteer in your community. Many agencies utilize volunteers in an emergency as well as on a daily basis. Here are a few agencies with which you can volunteer. Community Heroes Community Emergency Response Team American Red Cross Salvation Army
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