For National Preparedness Month 2017, first responder partners provided tips citizens and communities can use to plan for emergencies.
Tip 1 - Zombie Apocalypse
First Responder Resource Group member Steve Vandewalle, helicopter rescue medic with San Diego Fire-Rescue Department, describes how he prepares his own family for emergencies.
Tip 1 (Short) - Zombie Apocalypse
First Responder Resource Group member Steve Vandewalle, helicopter rescue medic with San Diego Fire-Rescue Department, describes how he prepares his own family for emergencies.
Tip 2 - Meds and Medical Information
District of Columbia Fire and EMS Department shares tips for preparing medical information so it is easily accessible to first responders during emergencies.
Tip 2 (Short) - Meds and Medical Information
District of Columbia Fire and EMS Department shares tips for preparing medical information so it is easily accessible to first responders during emergencies.
Tip 3 - It Takes a Community
First Responder Resource Group member Lt. Jason Smith of the Montgomery County (Md.) Fire and Rescue Department and partners from District of Columbia Fire and EMS Department share why knowing your community is critical to preparing for and surviving an emergency situation.
Tip 3 (Short) - It Takes a Community
First Responder Resource Group member Lt. Jason Smith of the Montgomery County (Md.) Fire and Rescue Department and partners from District of Columbia Fire and EMS Department share why knowing your community is critical to preparing for and surviving an emergency situation.
Tip 4 - Stay Safe, Stay Home
District of Columbia Fire and EMS Department advises to follow advice from local government and media when planning for emergencies and possible evacuations.
Tip 5 - Make Children Part of Preparedness
Partners from District of Columbia Fire and EMS Department offer tips for involving children in National Preparedness Month planning activities.