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Emergency Survival Guide


Earthquake The Pacific Northwest is subject to a number of potential natural disasters such as earthquakes, fires, severe storms, flooding, volcanic eruptions, extreme weather and landslides. While we all hope that such occurrences will never happen, we need to be prepared for emergencies when they do occur.

If a disaster strikes your community, you might not have access to food, water and electricity for days, or even weeks.  By takings some time now to store emergency food and water supplies, you can provide for your entire family.

REMEMBER, PERSONAL SAFETY IS THE HIGHEST PRIORITY


With the occurrence of any disaster, personal safety and the safety of your family is always the highest priority. Please use this guide to limit the impact of disruption in your home and vehicles.
Please use the links below to better prepare yourself for an emergency. 

        Earthquake guide
        Storing and purifying water
        How to strap your water heater
               
        Other emergency links   

        American Red Cross - Seattle King County Chapter
        FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency)
        Pacific Northwest Earthquake Information
        King County Emergency Management Division

 

This page last updated 2/2/06.