It’s Emergency Preparedness Week. Be prepared!

There are many things we can do to better prepare ourselves and our families for emergencies.

Building an emergency kit. You can assemble your own kit with a collection of items from around your household.

Visit Get Prepared: Home

• to find a list of items to include.
• You can easily make a family emergency plan online in just twenty minutes.
• Help prevent flood damage by clearing debris from eavestroughs and gutters.
• Protect your home by looking for, and removing, fire hazards in and around your home, such as dried out branches, leaves, and debris.
• Take some time to change passwords on your online accounts and enable multi-factor authentication. This can help keep your private information from being compromised.
• Participating in outdoor activities this Spring? With a quick turn in weather, an unexpected injury or equipment failure can turn into a crisis. Visit AdventureSmart for tips on how to be prepared for a variety of activities and enjoy them safely.