Fire Department

Emergency preparedness is the preparation and planning necessary to handle an emergency effectively. It involves individuals developing an emergency plan that identifies the services they require and the resources they need in an emergency.

 

Emergency plans should be written and given to loved ones, caregivers and other relevant parties.

When it comes to emergency planning, you know yourself and your needs the best, so you are the ideal person to create your personalized emergency preparedness plan.

People who cannot independently create an emergency preparedness plan will need assistance from caregivers and others who support them.

When creating your personal preparedness plan, it is essential to identify the following:

• Responsible party for carrying out specific actions;
• Personnel, equipment, supplies, medications and needs specific to an individual;
• Emergency contact information;
• Other resources available for use in the emergency; and
• An outline of how all actions will be coordinated.

Depending on your disability, your specific emergency plan may need to include resources on:

• Type of assistance required and instructions on how to obtain vital resources
• Coordination of the transportation, payment and delivery of supplies

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Informative Resources

• CincyAlert:
  CincyAlert, powered by Smart911, is the official emergency notification system used by the City of Cincinnati. Registering for CincyAlert and Smart911 makes the community more informed and better prepared in an emergency.
• PulsePoint:
  PulsePoint helps crowdsource CPR providers. If someone has the PulsePoint app, they will be notified if someone needs CPR nearby. The app can also provide directions to any AEDs nearby and CPR instructions.

• Ready.gov:
  Your family may not be together if a disaster strikes, so knowing which types of disasters could affect your area is important. This is the federal government's website on how to create an emergency plan.