Are You Prepared?

 

The City of Edmonds is receiving many citizen calls about preparing for natural and man-made disasters, including the threats of terrorism and weapons of mass destruction.

To inform and enhance community preparedness and response, the City of Edmonds and the Emergency Services Coordinating Agency (ESCA) recommend the following publications and websites:

 

4 Preparing Makes Sense — Get Ready Now

         This 11-page, terrorism-preparedness brochure is accessible at www.ready.gov.

 

4   Are You Ready? A Citizens Guide to Preparedness

         This 97-page book covers general preparedness from A-to-Z, and can be found at www.fema.gov/areyouready/. Call ESCA for a copy if you don’t have internet access.

 

4 Other Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) Publications

         Visit www.fema.gov/library or call the FEMA Publications Office at 1-800-480-2520.

For more ESCA information on disaster preparedness and response: 

4go to the ESCA website at http://esca1.home.mindspring.com/esca/index.htm

4Visit the office at 23607 Highway 99, Edmonds

4Call 425-776-3722