Links to Preparedness Resources

The following list provides links to informational sites maintained by government agencies and professional organizations.

Why We Prepare

How We Prepare

Block Groups

Form a Block Group

Somerset Hazards

Resources

General Information

• Ready.gov (DHS site)
• King County - Emergency and Disaster Preparation Tips
• Earthquake Country Alliance - Seven Steps to Survive
• Ready.gov - Earthquakes
• FEMA - Earthquake​
• American Red Cross- Earthquake
• Puget Sound Energy (PSE) - Earthquake Safety and Preparedness

Weather-Related

• Take Winter by Storm
• NOAA - Winter Safety
• PSE - Storm Safety
• American Red Cross - Winter Storm Safety

Kit Building

• American Red Cross - Disaster Preparedness Calendar for Kit Building
• CDC – Family Emergency Kit Checklist
• NOAA - Kits for Home, Work, Vehicles, Pets
• FEMA - Emergency Supply List

Forming a Neighborhood (Block) Group​

• U.S. Department of Justice Neighborhood Watch Manual
• ​Map Your Neighborhood

​Making a Plan

• American Red Cross - Make a Plan
• Ready.gov
• FEMA - How to Make a Disaster Plan​

Receive Alerts

• Alert King County​​
• Severe Weather Alerts​
• Nextdoor.com

Other

• Bellevue Fire Department Home Safety Checklist
• American Red Cross - Terrorism Safety Tips
• DHS - Active Shooter Preparedness
• EPA - Air Now
• WA Dept of Health - Air Pollution and Health

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