Be Informed!Know what disasters and hazards could affect our area, how to get emergency alerts, and where you would go if you and your family need to evacuate. All smartphones include AMBER Alerts (America’s Missing: Broadcast Emergency Response), and government alerts about imminent threats, such as extreme weather. These alerts are extremely important to leave on as they can literally save lives. Weather apps for smartphones send alerts for lightning in our area, high wind warnings, tornado watches, etc. Marion County offers a free emergency notification system called Marion County TN Hyper-Reach. Through Marion County TN Hyper-Reach, citizens can receive the most up-to-date information and warnings on severe storms, tornadoes and other life endangering natural events that may occur in Marion County. CLICK HERE if you wish to sign up for Alert Marion County. Check any of these apps before heading out to enjoy our beautiful outdoors. |
Be Prepared!For minor emergencies, keep a basic first aid kit in your home (the kitchen and/or garage), and a more comprehensive travel kit in your car or boat because a drugstore may not be accessible. Keep at least one fire extinguisher in your home, and in each car or boat. For major disasters, make sure you have enough food, water, and supplies for at least 72 hours. Ready.gov has a list of recommended supplies for a basic disaster supplies kit. EvacuateThere can be several reasons that you may need to evacuate from your home: Fire, Smoke, Gas Leak, Water damage, Wind damage, etc. When this happens it is easy to become confused or disoriented. We highly recommend that everyone develop an evacuation plan and that we all adopt a standardized meeting place: WHERE YOUR DRIVEWAY MEETS THE STREET. This location is at every home and will assist emergency responders in making sure that everyone is accounted for. In cases of bad weather, sit in your car at this location (on the street). In the case of a fire, please CLOSE all interior and exterior doors as you evacuate. |