Personal and family preparedness

	Make a plan	Does your family know what to do, how to communicate, and where to go in the case of an emergency? Having a emergency plan is the first key step in being prepared.
	Build a kit	What basic supplies would you need to survive until more help comes following an emergency? A three-day emergency supply kit is a basic tool for providing peace of mind, comfort, and survival needs in the face of disaster.
	Get involved	We will all rely on each other during disasters. Take a CPR class, get to know your neighbors and how you can all work bettter together before and after a disaster.

What else can I do to become better prepared? Learn more about...

• Disaster Planning for Pets - Animals are members of the family and should be considered in your emergency planning.
• Shelter-in-Place - It is important to listen to Emergency Officials during a disaster because directions they give will likely save your life. One direction Emergency Officials may give is to "shelter-in-place." You may need to shelter-in-place at home, at work, at school, or even if you're outside.
• Community Preparedness - During a disaster, your neighbors will rely on each other for help. Find out how you can use emergency preparedness to pull your neigborhood or local community together and be better prepared.
• Preparedness Motivations - Why do people decide to get better prepared? King County has conducted a series of professional research studies to examine what motivates us to be better prepared.

Are you interested in requesting King County Office of Emergency Management resources and materials for a community event? Are you a community group that would like to tour our facility? Would you like a presentation from our office? Let us know by contacting our office at 206-296-3830 or ecc.kc@kingcounty.gov.