Disaster Preparedness

Tri-County Services wants you to be safe and prepared in case of a potential disaster.

PREPARE:

-          Register yourself or a family member with the 2-1-1 special assistance registry if you will need transportation out of your area.  2-1-1 is not an emergency number to call during a storm – you must pre-register for evacuation transportation.

-          Organize your personal information.

-          Generate a complete list of your medications, dosages & times to be taken.

-          Create an evacuation plan with family and friends.

BEFORE:

-          Listen to the radio or TV; stay updated if there is a storm.

-          Gather insurance papers, birth certificates, social security cards, and any important files and place them in plastic, Ziplock bags.

-          Fill your gas tank and charge your mobile phone.

-          Connect with your family and friends about plans to evacuate.

-          Don’t forget about your pet!

-          Contact 2-1-1 or local authorities about shelters and transportation.

-          Get a map of your route. Identify gas stations/restaurants on your route.

-          Leave town with time to spare.

DURING:

-          Stay calm, and try to be patient.

-          Identify yourself to shelter staff as a person who needs support and explain the support you need.

-          Take responsibility for yourself.

AFTER:

-          Wait until it is safe to return.

-          Contact your family and friends. (Cell phone texting may be available instead of regular phone use.)

-          Check to see if your service providers are available and don’t go home until they are: electricity, gas, water, food, trash, emergency and other health services.

Tri-County Disaster Information

can be obtained at

1-866-916-0177