November 20, 2008
Breaking News and Alert System for Central Puget Sound
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Be Prepared for All Hazards

Emergency experts recommend that you prepare for emergencies with an all-hazards approach. That means that the preparedness steps you should take for an earthquake would go a long way to prepare you for any emergency.

Valuable tools for knowing how to keep you and your family safe during any emergency can be found at the office of Homeland Security and its READYAmerica program, the American Red Cross and the offices of emergency management for the City of Seattle, each RPIN county and Washington State:

Two federally-sponsored volunteer programs equip citizens to help their hometowns if a disaster strikes. These programs are active in Central Puget Sound. To find out more or volunteer, contact:

Consult these preparedness tips for specific emergencies:

Help Prepare Your Family

Download Family Emergency Contact Card

Download Disaster Preparedness Handbook.

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