Manage Your Risks

Hazardous Materials (Chemicals)

Things you should know...

• Determine if hazardous materials are stored near you. A Vulnerable Zone Indicator System (VZIS) exists to help you find out if your home, workplace or child's school could be affected by a chemical accident. This is available at www.epa.gov/ceppo/vzis.htm or (800) 424-9346.

• Sedgwick County has a local warning system -- stay tuned to local radio, television or the NOAA weather radio for information.

• Have a family emergency plan in place with information on how and when to "shelter-in-place."

Severe Weather (Tornadoes, Winter Storms)

• Identify the outdoor warning device/siren closest to your home.

• Have a NOAA weather radio with a backup battery. If the weather looks bad, take it along!

• Know where your closest, safest shelter (safe room, basement, etc.) is located.

• Prepare an emergency kit (flashlight, radio with batteries, water, shoes and blankets) for your home and your car.

Flooding

• Determine if you live near an area that might be prone to flooding.

• Identify what flood preparation options you have (evacuate, sand bags, etc.)

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