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Disaster & Emergency Management Resources

Disaster Preparedness Pamphlet
March 2008 Flood Information:

Flood Clean Up Instructions (MS Word document)

Emergency Disinfection Instructions (MS Word document)

Safe Water Information (MS Word document)

Disinfecting Wells (MS Word document)

Emergency Toilets (MS Word document)

Precautions for Returning (MS Word document)

Cleanup after Sewer Overflows (MS Word document)

Private Wells – What to do After the Flood

Tetanus shots are available at the Health CenterFlood workers need to be sure their tetanus immunization is up–to–date (the tetanus vaccine should be administered once every 10 years).


This pamphlet is a guide to help you prepare for a natural disaster. A winter storm could confine your family at home. A tornado, earthquake, flood, unpredicted wind storm, or other disaster could cut off basic services (gas, water, electricity, and telephone) for days. After a disaster, local officials and relief workers will be on the scene, but they cannot reach everyone immediately. You could get help in hours, or it may take days. In the event of a widespread disaster it, most likely, would be days. You must plan ahead! Click here to read our online pamphlet.


Guidelines for Food Safety in Power Outages

How should you keep your food supply safe in case of a power outage? Click here for food safety recommendations during a power outage.


Bioterrorism Information

We have received a lot of phone calls regarding the current events associated with Anthrax and Bioterrorism. The following resources will help answer your questions.


During a Disaster

Do you know what to do in case of an Earthquake, Tornado, Flood or Fire?
Click here to go to the "During a Disaster" section for safety tips.


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