Some of the things you can do to prepare for the unexpected, such as making an emergency supply kit and developing a family communications plan, are the same for both a natural or man-made emergency.
However, there are important differences among potential emergencies that will impact the decisions you make and the actions you take. Learn more about the potential emergencies that could happen where you live and the appropriate way to respond to them. In addition, you should learn about the emergency plans that have been established in your area by your state and local government.
Emergency preparedness is no longer the sole concern of earthquake-prone Californians and those who live in the part of the country known as "Tornado Alley". For Americans, preparedness must now account for man-made disasters as well as natural ones. Knowing what to do during an emergency is an important part of being prepared and may make all the difference when seconds count.1
To learn more about what you can do to prepare and who to contact in the event of an emergency, please review the information provided by the following government and community agencies.
American Red Cross
Center for Disease Control
Department of Health, State of Tennessee
Department of Homeland Security
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Flu.gov
Ready.gov
Tennessee Emergency Management Agency
Local County Governments
Blount County, Tennessee
Knox County Tennessee
Sevier County, Tennessee
1www.ready.gov
