Emergency Preparedness
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This fact sheet from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) contains answers to key questions you may have regarding swine flu. (Click on the article title for the link to the CDC's webpage.)
Be ready for yourself and your family by learning to Be Red Cross Ready. (Click on the article title for the step-by-step preparedness information.)
The Next Of Kin Registry (NOKR) was established as a free tool for daily emergencies and national disasters. NOKR is an emergency contact system to help if you or a family member is missing, injured or deceased. NOKR is the central repository for Emergency Contact information in the United States.
Who will speak for you or your family member when they can't? NOKR is the solution. Here are just a few scenarios where your information will be useful:
- Missing or injured child, adult or senior.
- Lost child.
- Those suffering from Dementia or Alzheimer's.
- Accidents while traveling Nationally or Internationally.
- Unconscious person unable to communicate.
- Natural Disasters (Hurricanes, Earthquakes, Tornados, Floods, Tsunamis, Fires).
- Terrorist Acts Nationally or Internationally.
- Deceased person used to locate a next of kin or point of contact.
Click on the article title for an emergency preparedness resource guide designed specifically for Kern County residents.
SPANISH: Para el español, chasque encendido la esquina derecha superior del Web page del estado de preparación del condado de Núcleo de condensación.
If you would like paper copies of our Emergency Preparedness guide to distribute: (661) 868-1210 or briggsme@co.kern.ca.us.
Oprima el raton sobre el título del artículo para un manual de bolsillo sobre que hacer en el evento de una emergencia.
Click on the article title for additional links to government and preparedness agencies.
Earthquakes in California are inevitable. Click on the article title for information about how you can prepare yourself and your family for earthquakes.
In a recent survey by the Kaiser Foundation, 70% of the Hurricane Katrina evacuees did not have an emergency plan in place prior to the disaster. This finding demonstrates that we need to continue to spread the message throughout our communities to get prepared in simple, basic terms that are easily understood. These wheels are tools to help accomplish that task. Please click on the link to view products designed to help seniors and people with disabilities get better prepared for all kinds of disasters. The online wheels are presented by EAD & Associates, LLC, and requires Flash 7 to be viewed.
Drink lots of water and wear sun screen. To learn more ways to prevent heat-related illness, click on the article title.
Hot weather is inevitable every summer in Kern County. Be prepared for being in the heat and prevent heat-related illness. Click on article title for the Extreme Heat: Health and Safety Guide from the CDC.
Watch for Sammy the Squirrel on billboards, TV, and the radio.
"Sammy's smart. He's prepared. Are you?!"
The Emergency Calendar provides an easy method with achievable activities that will assist you and your family to become better prepared at home.
By using a calendar approach, your family can assemble an emergency kit in small steps over a six month period.
Check off the items you collect or the actions you take during the week.
Supplies may be stored all together in a large plastic garbage can with wheels.
Store heavier items at the bottom and items needing replacement, i.e. batteries, medical supplies, emergency items, near the top.
Click on the article title for the list of weekly purchasing and preparedness activities to accomplish each month to start building your family's emergency kit and plan.
Includes step-by-step information on preparing for various emergency situations.
Includes an overview of different types of emergencies/disasters and tips for preparing for and coping with each type.
County-specific information, including recent earthquake activity and a Kern County fault map. Also includes general and earthquake-specific preparedness information.
