Personal Preparedness

Communities throughout the Inland Northwest are subject to a number of potential natural disasters such as fires, floods and severe storms. Recent events have heightened awareness to the threat of man-made disasters, as well. The Spokane Regional Health District urges its employees and the residents of Spokane County to prepare for emergencies by developing a family emergency preparedness plan.

Emergency Resource Guide
Your Guide to Preparing for Public Health Emergencies (Pocket Guide) (2.77 MB)
Pandemic & Avian Influenza Information

The American Red Cross and the Federal Emergency Management Agency have a number of helpful tools to develop a family emergency preparedness plan, which should include these four steps:

1. Identify the types of emergencies that could happen to you
   
2. Create a family disaster plan – don’t forget pets
   
3. Put your plan into action – collect supplies, perform training
   
4. Practice and maintain your plan.