THE NEED TO PREPARE IS REAL

Disasters disrupt lives daily. Disasters have long-lasting effects and may take years to recover or rebuild. Ultimately, YOU are responsible for the personal preparedness of you and your household. There are disaster relief organizations that may respond and assist, but often that assistance is temporary.

Disasters begin and end locally. It is important that you become familiar with hazards that affect our area. Hazards such as hurricanes, severe weather, tornadoes, flooding, extreme heat, earthquakes and terrorism are examples of the threats EMA recognizes, plans and prepares for Baldwin County.

As a prepared resident, you should prepare essential items to be self-sufficient for a minimum of five days. You should make provisions for shelter, food, water, first aid and sanitation. Establishing and maintaining an EMERGENCY KIT will be vital during a disaster.