PREPARE FOR EMERGENCIES WITH FAMILY PREPAREDNESS WORKBOOK

BY BIRMINGHAM FIRE CHIEF, PAUL WELLS

Did you know that the Birmingham Fire Department offers a Family Preparedness Workbook that can help residents prepare for multiple types of emergencies? This workbook is provided free of charge on the City’s website and has helpful information for natural and human caused disasters including: tornados, flooding, public health emergencies, hazardous materials, nuclear threats, terrorism and more.

The workbook provides guides for creating your own first aid kit, emergency supply checklists, reminders for maintaining important family documents, and more. There are links provided for additional information that will help families prepare for various emergency situations.

Unfortunately, if a large-scale emergency or disaster were to take place, emergency services can easily become overcome with the demand for resources. Taking the time to read through this workbook can make a big difference in your preparation for a disaster that will help keep your family and friends safe.

Follow this link to download the Family Preparedness Workbook. More information can be found at: www.ready.gov.

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