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Resolve 2B Ready for disasters. The Federal Emergency Management Agency, Ready and ReadyOhio are reminding Americans to plan and be ready in advance for all types of disasters and emergencies – natural and man-made. The FEMA app is available through iTunes and contains the following:
Resolve 2B Ready is a nationwide effort to increase awareness and encourage individuals, families, businesses and communities to take action and prepare for emergencies. Click here for additional information and to download the FEMA app. | |
Al Roker Promotes Preparedness
TODAY PSA: Al Roker teams up with FEMA’s Ready campaign to encourage Americans to prepare in advance for emergencies, including natural and man-made disasters. | |
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Know Your Stuff ® – Home Inventory in the Insurance Information Institute’s online home inventory software. This application makes creating and updating your home inventory easy. Click here to access I.I.I.’s free software and mobile apps. |
Cyber Security Awareness
Today, we are more interconnected than ever before. Not only do we use the Internet to stay connected, informed and involved, but we rely on it for all of our day-to-day needs. The nation's critical infrastructure relies heavily on the Internet for everything from submitting taxes, to applying for student loans, to following traffic signals, to even powering our homes. Yet, for all of its advantages, increased connectivity brings increased risk of crime - thus making cyber security one of our country's most important national security priorities. October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM). NCSAM is designed to engage and educate public and private sector partners through events and initiatives with the goal of raising awareness about cyber security and increasing the resiliency of the nation in the event of a cyber incident. Learn more from the links below.
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By clicking on Pledge to Prepare, you will become part of Ready's National Preparedness Coalition. As a Coalition Member, you will have access to exclusive resources and be able to collaborate with other fellow members across the country on ways to participate and get your community involved. |
There are a variety of severe weather hazards that can affect the state of Ohio: flooding, tornadoes, extreme heat, thunderstorms, and snowstorms. By taking readiness and preparedness measures, Ohioans can become better informed about actions they can take before, during and after severe weather to protect their lives and property.
The best defense when faced with a severe weather event, or any emergency, is preparedness. Planning ahead and knowing what to do in the event of a natural disaster or emergency lessens the chances of injury, death and loss of property.
Learn severe weather definitions. Know the difference between storm watches, warnings and advisories as defined by the National Weather Service.
A weather watch means the potential or conditions exist for a dangerous weather event. Prepare for the weather event; listen to a NOAA Weather Radio or local television or radio news station for up-to-date weather information, including storm warnings. Be ready to act if hazardous weather develops.
A weather warning means that a dangerous weather event is imminent. Immediate action must be taken to protect life and property. Depending on the event, take shelter or evacuate immediately to protect life and property.
Advisories are for conditions less serious than warnings and cause significant inconvenience. If caution is not exercised, weather advisories could lead to situations that may threaten life or property.
For additional information on severe weather safety and preparedness, visit the Ohio Committee for Severe Weather Awareness website at www.weathersafety.ohio.gov.
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