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City of Peoria Emergency Preparedness - The key to safety is Awareness and Preparedness. Knowing what to do and when to do it.

Getting Started...

Awareness

Know your surroundings, local and national situation & conditions, threat level, and local warnings.

Be aware what should or should not be in a particular area, such as:

- Unattended packages in key locations
- Inappropriate vehicles parked close to buildings

Stay informed:

Visit the City of Peoria Emergency Management site frequently to obtain updates and information.
Listen to the radio or television for up-to-date information.
Know adverse weather conditions such as high winds, rain, floods, and lightening.

A family sharing time together

Taking time to get prepared for an emergency, before one actually happens, is one of the best things I have done for my family!

A family looks at their emergency preparedness kit

An emergency preparedness kit ensures that my family and I have what we need in the event of an emergency.

Preparedness

Learn how to protect yourself and cope with disaster by planning ahead.

Use an Emergency Checklist to get started.
Below are some general steps and links to help you get prepared.

Have 72 hours worth of supplies on hand by creating a Family Disaster Supply Kit. Be sure you have an ample supply of food and water, in addition to home emergency supplies.
Develop a Family Disaster/Emergency Plan
Develop a shelter plan if you need to stay indoors, but cannot get to a community shelter
Develop a home escape plan.
Get to know your neighbors and look out for each other (click here to find out how).