Disaster Prepardeness in Johnson City, TN

2/19/2018 (Permalink)

You probably don't think sit around thinking about how devastating a fire or flood could be, but a few minutes of preparation can save you and your family's lives and protect your property.

Disaster preparation takes just a little time, but it can save your life. At a minimum, you should know: - where to find information on emergency situations, - where to go for help, - how to evacuate. You should also have on hand an emergency supply kit to meet basic needs for at least three days.

Information Sources Disaster preparation begins before an event threatens. Johnson City TN experienced significant flood events in 2008, 2012 and 2013, according to The Johnson City Press and City-Data.com. These floods damaged area businesses and homes. Some were flash flood events which gave residents little time to evacuate. You can stay on top of potential flood events by using a NOAA weather radio to monitor the forecast. It automatically alerts you with a warning signal and the issued watch or warning.

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