Office of Homeland Security - Emergency Management

2/17/08: NOAA "ALL HAZARDS" RADIO IS THE BEST WAY TO RECEIVE WARNINGS DAY OR NIGHT - 2/17/08: KNOW WHAT HAZARDS COULD AFFECT YOUR FAMILY - 2/17/08: EVERY HOME SHOULD HAVE AN "ALL HAZARDS" FAMILY PLAN -

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Cherokee County Hazards

Disaster Prevention

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Family Disaster Plan

Plan Checklist

Discuss the types of hazards that could affect your home and family.
Locate a safe room within your home. This should be on the lowest level a basement is best. Put as many walls between you and the outside as possible.
Determine RALLY POINTS.
Have an out-of-state friend as a family contact, so all your family members have a single point of contact.
Make a plan for your pets NOW!
Post emergency phone numbers and make sure you children know when to call 911.
Check insurance coverage. Flood damage is not usually covered by homeowners insurance.
Have a disaster supply kit.
Use a NOAA Weather Radio and remember to replace its batteries.