Planning                 for a Disaster - Citizen Overview

The next time a disaster strikes, you may have very limited time, if any, to prepare. The appropriate action to take is to begin your planning now for all types of disasters. The following is a checklist:

Pre-planning:

• Find out what disasters may threaten you here in Palm Beach County, go to SAMS (see link below) 
• Find out how to prepare for each type of threat
• Discuss what to do in the event you are required to evacuate and learn evacuation routes from your home...Evacuation Routes   http://www.pbcgov.com/publicsafety/emergencymanagement/pdf/evacroutesMPO.pdf
• Inquire if assistance for the elderly is available for your particular need SCU (see link below)
• Inquire at your workplace if emergency plans are in place.
• Learn about emergency plans for your children's school or day care facility
• Decide on an out of state friend or relative to be a contact point for communications
• Involve everyone in the family with the planning make
• Discuss what you will do with your pets if you are required to evacuate.

• Events and Training Calendar http://www.pbcgov.com/publicsafety/emergencymanagement/resources/calendar.htm
• For Business http://www.pbcgov.com/publicsafety/emergencymanagement/resources/business/
• For Citizens  http://www.pbcgov.com/publicsafety/emergencymanagement/resources/citizens/  
• For Volunteers http://www.pbcgov.com/publicsafety/emergencymanagement/resources/volunteers/    
• Municipalities Information http://www.pbcgov.com/publicaffairs/municipalities/
• Homeowner How-To's http://www.pbcgov.com/publicsafety/emergencymanagement/resources/howtos/
• Important Links http://www.pbcgov.com/publicsafety/emergencymanagement/resources/links.htm
• Publications and Forms   http://www.pbcgov.com/publicsafety/emergencymanagement/resources/downloads.htm
• 2009 Publix Stores with Generators                        http://www.pbcgov.com/publicsafety/emergencymanagement/resources/pdf/2009Publix.pdf
• Shelters http://www.pbcgov.com/publicsafety/emergencymanagement/resources/shelters.htm   

Contact Information:

Palm Beach County Emergency Management
20 S. Military Tr.
West Palm Beach, 33415
(561) 712-6400