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Home Preparedness

​​The Division of Emergency Management (DEM) serves as a valuable resource to all of NIH in disseminating information relating to Emergency Preparedness at Home. Our goal is to increase awareness about the importance of preparing for emergencies and to encourage individuals to take action.

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Click on the links located below for a few steps that you can take right now to get prepared in case of an emergency.​

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Make a Plan

Your family may not be together if a disaster strikes, so it is important to know what you will do to protect yourselves and how you'll contact one another and reconnect if separated.

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Build a Kit

After an emergency, you may need to survive on your own for several days. Being prepared means having your own food, water and other supplies to last for several days.

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Planning for Special Needs

If you or someone close to you has a disability or special needs, find out about special assistance that may be available in your community.​

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Caring for Animals

Don't forget to make a plan for caring for your pets and animals during an emergency!​

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First Aid and CPR

​​You might help save a life by learning how to administer first aid, cardiopulmonary resucitation (CPR), and use an automated external defibrillator.

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