Preparedness

Fire season requires residents to be at an increased awareness for the dangers of wildfire.

During a disaster, you may be able to stay in your home, but it could be without power or water. This preparedness guide and family workbook will help you to be ready for whatever emergencies may occur.

The Disaster Registry provides the names and locations of people who need special assistance to fire, police, health, and rescue workers.

Prepare yourself for a minimum of 3 days, longer if possible. Experts now recommend everyone be prepared to survive on their own for a minimum of 7-10 days. Use this simple checklist to make sure you are prepared for any disaster.

A wildfire is an unplanned fire that burns in a natural area such as a forest, grassland, or prairie. Wildfires can ruin homes and cause injuries or death to people and animals. Prepare now for the upcoming fire season.

Jackson County is an area where wildfire risk is high. It is important to take steps now to prepare for wildfire season, which brings wildfire smoke into our area.

If you are like millions of animal owners nationwide, your pet is an important member of your household. Some of the things you can do to prepare for the unexpected, such as assembling an animal emergency supply kit and developing a pet care buddy system, are the same for any emergency.

If you have large animals such as horses, cattle, sheep, goats or pigs on your property, be sure to prepare before a disaster.

How well you and your animals survive during disasters depends on the steps you take today. Remember - If it’s not safe for you, it’s not safe for them!

Your ability to recover from an emergency tomorrow may depend on the planning and preparation you do today. This guide provides tips which individuals with disabilities and others with access and functional needs, and the people who assist and support them, can take to prepare for emergencies before they happen.