WCPH encourages everyone to begin or continue a process of learning about potential threats so we are better prepared to react during an attack, natural disaster, or other emergencies. While there is no way to predict what will happen, or what your personal circumstances will be, there are simple things you can do now to prepare yourself and your loved ones. Some of the things you can do to prepare for an emergency are based on three basic activities:
- Be Informed
- Make a Plan
- Have a Kit
With a little planning, we all can be better prepared for the unexpected. Know where your family will meet if you have to evacuate your home. Have a communication plan in case cell towers are down. Have supplies ready by filling a bag with water bottles, non-perishable food items, flashlights, batteries, important documents, cash, medicines, and other items you may need to survive on your own. We recommend being prepared with these items to have enough for three days. Get ready now!
Other helpful resources:
Emergency Preparedness Volunteer Opportunities
ServNY
Our ServNY volunteers are one of our biggest assets for maintaining trained personnel to assist during emergencies. Anyone can join! We have a variety of roles for medical and non-medical personnel. We utilize YOUR skills to place you in a role that will best assist our community. We also provide training’s to keep you up to date on emergency terminology, policies and protocols so that you are safe, and well trained. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer visit our ServNY site by clicking on the link below. If you need assistance with registering to become a ServNY Volunteer please call our office at 315-946-5749 or email wcph@co.wayne.ny.us
