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Are you prepared if a serious natural disaster were to occur?
Experience has shown that after a natural disaster many individuals and neighbourhoods are left on their own for at least 72 hours. Although there is nothing that can be done to prevent a natural disaster, you can prepare now to survive during the emergency and during the next 72 hours.

Basic Preparation includes:

• Water
• Food
• Clothing/shelter
• First Aid
• Battery Operated Radio
• Blankets

Hazards: Secure items in your home or office

Interruptions to normal services are likely. Gather your family and neighbours together to develop a plan; it could save your life and the lives of those around you.

Have you made plans to reunite with your family?
Family members may be in different places when a disaster occurs. To prepare for this separation, identify reunion sites as part of the family plan, as well as a neighbourhood reunion site. Also establish an out-of-area contact person.

What should you prepare for?

Earthquake
* Self sufficiency - 72 hours
Flood
* Preserve property/orderly evacuation
Winter storm
* Warm living conditions - self sufficiency
Power failure
* Prolonged electric system failure
* Warmth - self sufficiency
Toxic spill
* Reduce potential for injury from fumes/orderly evacuation

Need more information?
The City of White Rock Fire Department can help you with your emergency preparedness planning.

Whether you're an individual or a group, the White Rock Fire Department can help you develop your own emergency preparedness plan for:

• Personal/Family
• Neighbourhood/Community
• Business/Organization

We make presentations to large or small groups at your location OR at the White Rock Fire Hall. To make arrangements for a group or private Emergency Preparedness Presentation, call: 604-541-2121 or 604-541-2122