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Holiday Cooking Safety

Learn how to stay safe while cooking holiday meals this season. 

Prevent Home Fires
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Flooding

If you approach a flooded road or walkway, follow this rule: turn around, don't drown!
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Winter Weather

Know what to do before, during and after snowstorms and extreme cold.
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Severe Weather

Severe weather can happen anytime. Know your risks and plan ahead.
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Be #WinterReady

Being #WinterReady means understanding winter risks you face and taking steps now to prepare.
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Power Outages

Have alternative charging methods for your phone in case of power outages.
The items  in an emergency supply kit spread out on a table including water bottles, toilet paper, and batteries

Build a Kit

Make sure your emergency kit is stocked with the right items.
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Make a Plan Form

Make a family communication plan quickly and easily with our fillable form.
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FEMA Mobile App

Download the newly updated FEMA App to get preparedness strategies and real-time weather and emergency alerts.
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Emergency Alerts

Wireless emergency alerts allow officials to provide the public with life-saving information quickly.

Last Updated: 11/21/2024

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