• Preparedness Calendar
  This month-by-month checklist includes recommended items to purchase and activities to complete that will result in a better prepared family by year's end. En Español

• Family Disaster Planning
  Understand the natural and man-made hazards you face, plan for them and practice your plan with your family. En Español

• Home Hazard Hunt
  This room-by-room checklist helps you identify hazards that are in your home so that you can take steps to reduce or eliminate them. En Español

• Neighborhood Resources Inventory
  Neighbors are urged to work together to complete an inventory of available equipment, supplies and skills of your neighbors that could be utilized during a disaster.

• Can You Survive for 3 Days?
  Prepare for all disasters by storing food, water and other essential items using recommended lists of supplies and storage techniques. En Español

• Your Utilities in a Disaster
  This resource provides directions for when and how to shut off your utilities (e.g. water, gas, electricity) during a disaster. En Español

• Fire Extinguishers
  Currently under revision. Meanwhile, click on link for information: www.tvfr.com

• Motor Vehicle Preparedness
  If you're driving when a disaster strikes, would you know what to do? Learn how to safely respond to a variety of disasters when on the road.

• Floods
  Review detailed steps on what to do before, during and after a flood. Flood warning terminology is included.

• Winter Preparedness
  This resource includes information on wind chill, cold related injuries, winter weather warning terms and how to dress in layers for winter's cold temperatures.

• Fire! Prepare to Survive
  Currently under revision. Meanwhile, click on link for information: www.tvfr.com/safetytips/fire/extinguishers.aspx

• Drop, Cover and Hold On
  Learn how to respond to an earthquake whether you're indoors, outside, driving, in a high-rise building or movie theater. Illustrations included. En Español

• Windstorms and Tornadoes
  Know how to prepare for and respond during dangerous wind storms. This resource includes a chart on wind effects and warning terminology

• Thunderstorms and Lightning
  This resource describes the dangers of thunderstorms and lightning strikes and recommends steps to take before, during and after.

• Heat Wave: A Major Summer Killer
  Learn the dangers of and the treatment for heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Summer heat can be deadly - know what precautions to take.

• Hazardous Materials in Your Home and Community
  What common household products are considered to be hazardous materials? Learn what they are and how to limit your risk at home and in your community.

• Food and Water in an Emergency
  This resource identifies water sources, purification methods and storage for emergencies. Also includes suggestions for food items and storage tips. En Español

• Electrical Outages and Home Safety
  Know what to do when the power goes out. Review the steps for reporting power outages and how to protect your frozen food, computer, water pipes, etc. En Español

• First Aid
  Currently under revision. Meanwhile, click on link for information: http://www.oregonredcross.org

• Sheltering In-place
  Understand when and how to shelter in-place following a hazardous materials accident. This resource includes a supply list and methods of obtaining information.

• Disaster Psychology
  Disaster-induced stress is a normal reaction to an abnormal situation. Know how to provide comfort and when to recommend professional help.

• Will You Be Able to Find Your Family After a Disaster?
  Plan now how you will locate all family members following a disaster. Prepare a family locator chart complete with contact phone numbers. En Español

• Protect Your Pets in Case of Disaster
  Pet owners are encouraged to have a disaster plan for their pets. Are you prepared to protect, care for and transport them following a disaster? En Español

• Killer on the Loose! Prepare for Earthquakes
  Most earthquake-caused injuries are from falling objects. Learn how to secure your home, office and school environments.

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