Page 12 - NC Hurricane Recovery Report
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Key Points of Preparedness:
o Takes place BEFORE the emergency occurs.
o Provides gear and supplies to survive the disaster.
o Includes planning what to do during an event to save lives orhelp
rescue operations.
o Ensures adequate food, water and supplies for the duration of the
disaster.
o Makes appropriate evacuation plans such as fire escape,
route evacuations, etc.
o Checks emergency alert systems including smoke detectors, fire
alarms, etc.
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