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HEALTH TOPICS A-Z
Personal Preparedness
Communities throughout the Inland Northwest are subject to a number
of potential natural disasters such as fires, floods, and severe storms.
The Spokane Regional Health District urges all residents of Spokane County to prepare for
emergencies by developing a family emergency preparedness plan.
Emergency Resource Guide
The American Red Cross and the Federal Emergency Management Agency have a number of helpful tools to develop a family emergency preparedness plan, which should include these four steps:
- Identify the types of emergencies that could happen to you
- Create a family disaster plan – don't forget pets
- Put your plan into action – collect supplies, perform training
- Practice and maintain your plan.
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