Emergency Preparedness Information

It is important to prepare for emergency and disasters before they strike. Volunteer Tennessee encourages you to take these six steps to become better prepared.  Click on each link to learn more. 

 

Earthquake March 2022

Earthquakes

Earthquakes can happen anytime, anywhere. You can identify potential dangers in your home by conducting an earthquake hazard hunt. Knowledge of these issues and actions can help mitigate them. When an earthquake strikes, remember to:

1.  Drop 

2. Cover 

3. Hold On

More resources on earthquake safety can be found here

 

Severe Weather

Anytime is the right time to get prepared for severe weather potential and have a safety plan ready to go before heading out. The National Weather Service has numerous  tips and links with information about severe weather events, including severe winds, winter storms,  and flooding.

Severe Weather - PPT