Emergency Planning

This might be of interest to some of you, and then again some of you might already have seen this or have a plan. In my case, as far as I know, we here in Victoria, Australia do not have any PUBLIC plans such as this. And as far as hospitals are concerned, for goodness sakes, they could not even cope with winter's flu, let alone a full scale emergency. Dr's and nurses are forever complaining about staff shortages, and lack of bed care. And as I have done voluntary work in an emergency department, I absolutely dread the thought. So in the meantime, I am starting to stock up on as many things as I can....things that are not perishable, and food stuffs that do not need cooking. Medical items, winter clothing, bottled water, long-life products that do not need refrigeration, batteries, etc.. And for some of those things that do have a useby date then I use them but buy more of the same item.
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Emergency Planning Guide
June 5, 2008 - 3:56pm
Has your family discussed what it will do in case of a large-scale emergency? What if you are at work, your spouse is stuck in traffic, your children are in school ... and you can't communicate? Will you know what to do? There is no way to completely plan for every emergency, but there are definite steps you can take now to make sure you are as well prepared for the unknown as you can be.
WTOP Radio is committed to being your emergency notification station, and your connection to the information you need in the event of a crisis. We continue to work hard behind the scenes to make sure that WTOP Radio will stay on the air through any emergency, natural or otherwise. We have backup transmitting facilities and studios well outside of Washington, D.C. Remember, you can tune in to WTOP on the following frequencies: 103.5 FM and 103.9 FM (Frederick, MD). You can also listen online here.
This page is not meant to alarm anyone. We want to make sure you have thought about what you can do BEFORE an emergency happens.
Below and to the right are links and resources to help you prepare for an emergency:
FEMA's Guide to EmergenciesThe Federal Emergency Management Agency's "Are You Ready? A Guide to Citizen Preparedness" includes facts on disaster survival techniques, disaster-specific information, and how to prepare for and respond to both natural and man-made disasters. • National Response Plan• Tornado Preparedness Tips• Frequently Asked Questions
Red Cross Guide to Preparing for EmergenciesBeing prepared for emergencies is crucial at home, school, work and in your community. Disaster can strike quickly and without warning. It can force you to evacuate your neighborhood, workplace or school or can confine you to your home.• Prepared at Home• Prepared at Work• Prepared at School
District of ColumbiaBe informed. Be prepared. In an emergency, this site will provide real-time instructions to District residents and visitors.• Get Emergency Alerts• Evacuation Routes
Montgomery CountyThe County, in collaboration with state and federal health and public safety agencies, is actively engaged in terrorism surveillance, detection and other safety activities on a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week basis. • Get Alerts• Make a Plan
Fairfax CountyFairfax County provides valuable phone numbers, resources and other information to help its citizens prepare themselves for an emergency of any kind. • Calling for Help
also on the web
§ FEMA suspends TopOff procurement
§ Evacuation Order In Cameron Parish
§ Congress must lead on immigration
§ Officials urge precautionary evacuation in parts of Vermilion
§ Congress must show leadership on immigration


Has your family discussed what it will do in case of a large-scale emergency? What if you are at work, your spouse is stuck in traffic, your children are in school ... and you can't communicate? Will you know what to do? There is no way to completely plan for every emergency, but there are definite steps you can take now to make sure you are as well prepared for the unknown as you can be.
WTOP Radio is committed to being your emergency notification station, and your connection to the information you need in the event of a crisis. We continue to work hard behind the scenes to make sure that WTOP Radio will stay on the air through any emergency, natural or otherwise. We have backup transmitting facilities and studios well outside of Washington, D.C. Remember, you can tune in to WTOP on the following frequencies: 103.5 FM and 103.9 FM (Frederick, MD). You can also listen online here.
This page is not meant to alarm anyone. We want to make sure you have thought about what you can do BEFORE an emergency happens.
Below and to the right are links and resources to help you prepare for an emergency:
FEMA's Guide to EmergenciesThe Federal Emergency Management Agency's "Are You Ready? A Guide to Citizen Preparedness" includes facts on disaster survival techniques, disaster-specific information, and how to prepare for and respond to both natural and man-made disasters. • National Response Plan• Tornado Preparedness Tips• Frequently Asked Questions
Red Cross Guide to Preparing for EmergenciesBeing prepared for emergencies is crucial at home, school, work and in your community. Disaster can strike quickly and without warning. It can force you to evacuate your neighborhood, workplace or school or can confine you to your home.• Prepared at Home• Prepared at Work• Prepared at School
District of ColumbiaBe informed. Be prepared. In an emergency, this site will provide real-time instructions to District residents and visitors.• Get Emergency Alerts• Evacuation Routes
Montgomery CountyThe County, in collaboration with state and federal health and public safety agencies, is actively engaged in terrorism surveillance, detection and other safety activities on a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week basis. • Get Alerts• Make a Plan
Fairfax CountyFairfax County provides valuable phone numbers, resources and other information to help its citizens prepare themselves for an emergency of any kind. • Calling for Help