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HOME EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PUBLICATION



Emergencies and disasters often strike with little or no warning and people might not have the supplies they need. It is
therefore important to plan ahead:
Supplies Needed (typically for 3 – 5 days)

Specific Hazards

Natural Disasters & Severe Weather

Winter Weather,

 

Earthquakes…

Bioterrorism

Anthrax,

 

Plague,

 

Smallpox…

Chemical Emergencies

Ricin,

 

Chlorine,

 

Nerve Agents…

Recent Outbreaks & Incidents

Hurricanes,

 

Fungal Meningitis…

Mass Casualties

Explosions,

 

Blasts Injuries…

Radiation Emergencies

Dirty Bombs,

 

Nuclear Blasts…