What would you do in the event of a major flood, man-made disaster, power outage, toxic spill, or health-related quarantine?  Could you survive on your own for the first 72 hours after a major disaster or emergency? 

The 72 Crew Awareness and Preparedness campaign is dedicated to helping you and your family Be Prepared . . . Not Scared. Click on Get Involved to learn how your community can be 72 Crew Certified.

Volunteer opportunities are available to assist in community emergency preparedness and response as well. These function to assist first responders and other agencies during disasters and large-scale emergencies.

• Give blood.
• Donate money to an established organization.
• Set up your own ‘Neighborhood Watch’ group.

Contact your city officials for agencies that accept volunteer help, i.e., police, fire department, disaster preparedness response groups.

• Knowing your neighbors can give you a critical advantage during an emergency.
• Good community relationships can help keep your family and neighborhood safe and simplify your family communication plan.
• Make arrangements with your neighbors to check on each other's homes and pets when traveling.
• Find out what specialized knowledge, skills, and equipment members of your community possess.
• Knowing what is available to you in the event of a disaster can make your response more effective.