Contact your local Emergency Management Office and request information and assistance.

Where do I go during an evacuation?

If you are evacuated from your home or business a local shelter will be activated.

What should I take with me to a shelter?

Your family disaster supplies kit and medication.

Who will notify me to evacuate?

You may be called by telephone, or emergency personnel may drive and give instructions over a loud speaker. Officials may even come to your door.

How do I store water for use during a disaster or power failure?

Purify water by adding 16 drops of bleach to every gallon of water. Allow one gallon of water per day per person. Rotate water every six months.

What should I do to prepare my home for an earthquake, tornado, or other natural disaster?

Contact your local Emergency Management Office and request a brochure that will provide a step by step guideline for preparing your family and home for a disaster.

Where do I purchase flood insurance?

Ask your current insurance provider. Jefferson County is a member of the National Flood Insurance Program that allows residents to purchase flood insurance.

How do I find out if I live in a flood plain?

Call Jefferson County Planning Department who is the appointed flood mitigation office.