Preparing for natural disasters can help keep you and the people around you safe. A natural disaster can be fires, floods, earthquakes, or other events that can cause harm to the place where you live. Many times, these disasters happen without much notice or time to prepare.
When these things happen one of the best ways to stay safe is to have a plan in place before they happen. People should talk to their family, friends, housemates, and staff about what they need when disasters happen and to make a plan for what they will do in case of a disaster.
Below are some tips and tools to help you plan:
https://wa211.org/emergency-management/ – Washington 211 is a crucial partner in local and state disaster response and recovery efforts. As an emergency information hub, it provides an easy-to-remember number for disaster-related resources, rumor control, and public health advisories.
https://www.ready.gov/ – Learn how to make a plan for different types of disasters. Learn how to build emergency kits. See tips for people with disabilities to think about when planning.
https://selfadvocacyinfo.org/resource/being-prepared-for-any-disaster/ – In this video self-advocate Taylor interviews Bobbi Singletary about being prepared for any disaster.