Klamath County Disaster Preparedness Report

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Recommended: Related Literature Disaster Preparedness provides for the key strategic actions that give importance to activities revolving around community awareness and understanding; contingency planning; conduct of local drills and the development of a national disaster response plan

Information is perhaps one of the most crucial elements in regards to disaster preparedness. Resultantly, it is vital that individuals understand what information is relevant to the local area and how to obtain information in the event of a disaster or emergency. Furthermore, it is essential that individuals stay informed prior to, during, and after a disaster. Described below are some of the key elements to consider in regards to being and staying informed: Know the Hazards A number of natural disasters or man-made emergencies could impact Klamath County and it is important that both citizens and emergency response personnel understand the risks associated with these events. These hazards include drought, earthquakes, floods, hazardous materials incidents, infrastructure failures, landslides, terrorism volcanoes, wildfires, and winter storms. Each of …show more content…

One such system is the Emergency Alert System (EAS). This system requires all broadcasting services to be capable of providing the President with the ability to address the nation in the event of a national emergency, disaster, or threat. Another nationally available emergency notification system, NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards (NWR), functions as a nationwide radio network that continuously broadcasts official weather and emergency information. As well as understanding national emergency notification systems, individuals should also be aware of the emergency broadcasting capabilities within the county. Currently, Klamath County employs the CIVICREADY® mass notification system to immediately notify citizens in the event of a disaster or emergency. To learn more about the CIVICREADY® system and to sign up to receive emergency notifications please visit the CIVICREADY® page. Know When and Where to

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