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Preparing for a Disaster
An emergency can strike anywhere, at any time. Are you prepared for disaster? Check out our Preparing for Disaster section to the left for tips to prepare for events such as extreme heat, extreme cold, floods, tornado warnings, and earthquakes.
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The Great Central U.S. ShakeOut
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The Great Central U.S. ShakeOut is an eight state earthquake drill scheduled for Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at 10:15 a.m. All Jefferson County Public Schools will be participating in this drill as one the two mandatory drills for the year. If you would lke additional information visit, http://www.shakeout.org/centralus/resources/index.html.
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SEVERE WEATHER SAFETY INFORMATION |
With unpredictable severe weather conditions always in the forecast, please use caution when encountering downed power lines.
Use these tips when Planning for Disaster.
A Watch means inclement weather conditions / hazardous incident may occur in your area. Monitor weather conditions / hazardous incident closely.
A Warning means inclement weather conditions / hazardous incident is occurring or is imminent. Seek shelter immediately!
Learn how to protect yourself during various disasters.
About EMA
The Louisville Metro Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is responsible for preparation, mitigation, response, and recovery from natural and manmade disasters through advance coordination with local, state and federal agencies. The agency follows the operational guidelines in the Emergency Operations Plan in disaster management.
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In an emergency, where do you turn for information? How do you get emergency Information if you lose electricity? Does the local news give you enough information about an emergency in your community?
Three simple steps to protect your family in any emergency!
Click below to find information about the Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan
For information on MetroSafe 911 Communication Center following the link to see their website.
http://louisvilleky.gov/metrosafe/