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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. Click here .
All of Louisville's 9-1-1 call takers, dispatchers and emergency management staff are operating out of one state-of-the-art facility: the newly-completed MetroSafe building at 5th and Liberty Streets in downtown Louisville. ( Map it ). Read more about the new facility.
Louisville Emergency Management Agency
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. For more information regarding Louisville-Jefferson County Metro Emergency Management Agency , visit their website.
Click here for the latest Amber Alerts.
