We at the Fulton County Health Department work hard to be prepared to respond to any type of health emergency whether it is an outbreak of cummunicable disease, food-borne or water-borne illness, or a natural or man-made disaster.
We want the citizens of Fulton County to be prepared as well. You can prepare yourself and your family in three easy steps.
1. Get a Kit
· Have a disaster supplies kit packed and ready in one place before a disaster hits.
· Assemble enough supplies to last for at least three days in case you would need to leave home, including medicines that you would have to have with you.
· Store your supplies in an easy-to-carry container, such as a duffel bag with your name on it.
· Any equipment you need, such as a wheelchair, cane or walker should be labeled with your name and address.
2. Make a Plan
· What limitations do you have that might make it hard for you to leave? Do you have an animal? You may be able to take the animal with you so plan accordingly.
· Carry family contact information and medication lists in your wallet.
· Talk to your family about your plan and theirs.
3. Be Informed
- The following hazards are likely to happen in Fulton County:
- Thunderstorms
- Tornadoes
- Winter Storms (snow or ice)
- Home Fires
- Possible chemical spills resulting in evacuation
- Fulton County warning systems:
- Tornado sirens
- TV channels 11,13, 24 and 36
- NOAA Weather Radio
- EAS (Emergency Alert System) Local television and radio stations broadcast emergency messages from local authorities.
- Door-to-Door Warning from Local Fire or other officials. In some emergencies, local responders may come to your door to deliver an emergency message or warning. Listen carefully and follow their instructions.
Check out the following tabs to this page for further preparedness planning information for your home and family, your pets and your business.