Factsheets

Basic Preparedness

Natural and Technological Hazards

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Basic Preparedness

• Your Family Disaster Plan [PDF file, 265 Kb]
• Your Family Disaster Supplies Kit [PDF file, 149 Kb]
• Disaster Preparedness Handbook [PDF file, 3.07 Mb] *
• Model School Emergency Plan [PDF file, 258 Kb]
• Childcare Center Crisis/Disaster Response Handbook [PDF file, 419 Kb]
• Home-Based Childcare Crisis/Disaster Response Handbook [PDF file, 413 Kb]
• Citizen Guidance on the Homeland Security Advisory System [PDF file, 221 Kb]
• Disaster Preparedness for Pets [PDF file, 306 Kb]

Natural and Technological Hazards

Earthquake

• Earthquakes: Before, During And After
• Earthquake Checklist for Business

Flood

• Take Precautions During and After Flooding [PDF file, 30 Kb]
• Outdoor Safety During Flood Season [PDF file, 43 Kb]
• Preventing Damage from Mold [PDF file, 34 Kb]
• Flood Hazards and Safety Precautions [PDF file, 23 Kb]
• Before The Flood , What Shall I Do? [PDF file, 27 Kb]
• During The Flood,  What Shall I Do? [PDF file, 70 Kb]
• After the Flood … “The Clean Up Process” [PDF file, 159 Kb]
• Flood … “Cleaning Up” [PDF file, 37 Kb]
• Saving Photographs After the Flood [PDF file, 35 Kb]
• Floods and Flash Floods [PDF file, 244 Kb]
• Repairing Your Flooded Home [PDF file, 702 Kb]
• Avoiding Flood Damage: A Checklist for Homeowners [PDF file, 179 Kb]
• Why Do I Need Flood Insurance? [PDF file, 367 Kb]

Hazardous Materials

• Hazardous Material Incidents (HAZMATs)
• Shelter In Place / Refugio en el Lugar [English & Espanol, 708 Kb]
• Evacuation vs. Shelter-in-Place

Health

• Flu Facts [PDF file, 473 Kb]

Severe Storm

• Windstorms
• Lightning Safety Outdoors [PDF file, 70 Kb]
• Safe Shelters and Indoor Safety [PDF file, 65 Kb]
• Questions and Answers About Thunderstorms [PDF file, 56 Kb]

Tsunami

• Tsunami Awareness in Washington State [PDF file, 244 Kb]
• Tsunami Lessons Learned Poster [PDF file, 662 Kb]

Volcano

• The Unpredictable Nature of Mt. Saint Helens [PDF file, 909 Kb]

Wildland Fire

• Wild Land Fires
• Wildfire ... Are You Prepared? [PDF file, 421 Kb] 

Winter

• Preparing for Winter Storms [PDF file, 109 Kb]
• Winter Travel Survival Kit  [PDF file, 59 Kb]
• Winter Safety Tips for Drivers [PDF file, 64 Kb]
• What To Do When You Are Caught in a Winter Storm [PDF file, 113 Kb]
• Winter Weather Tips for Citizens with Special Needs [PDF file, 48 Kb]
• Winter Vehicle Operation [PDF file, 116 Kb]
• Winter Care for Pets and Large Animals [PDF file, 62 Kb]
• Water Pipes [PDF file, 112 Kb]
• Chimney Maintenance for Wood-Burning Appliances [PDF file, 80 Kb]
• Using a Generator During Power Outages [PDF file, 20 Kb]
• Pet-Proofing Your Home for the Holidays [PDF file, 43 Kb]
• Holiday Safety Tips [PDF file, 85 Kb]

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