Why Prepare for Disaster?

Disaster can strike without warning, forcing you to go for days without basic necessities or to evacuate your home.  Relief worksrs will be on the scene following a disaster, but may not be able to reach you immediately.

You need to be prepared.  Knowing the steps to take during a disaster-whether flooding, tornadoes, earthquakes or another crisis- can greatly reduce the danger and distress your family may face.  This guide will help you and your family plan for a variety of emergency situations, persevere during them and recover afterward. 

Contact the Watauga County Emergency Management office at 828-264-4235 or the local American Red Cross chapter at 828-264-8226 to learn which disasters could strike your community.  Use their information, along with this guide, to help you preare for and reduce the risks you face.