In response to Hurricane Ida, the Chester County commissioners joined with the county's Department of Emergency Services in issuing a Public Preparedness Guide to help make Chester County families as ready as possible to protect themselves in the event of an emergency.
The proclamation, signed by Commissioners Josh Maxwell, Michelle Kichline and chair Marian Moskowitz, begins, "National Preparedness Month is an opportunity to raise awareness about the importance of emergency preparedness and to encourage all Chester County residents to better prepare their homes, businesses and communities for emergencies."
The document also notes, "Chester County and its municipalities have highly trained and dedicated first responders who have plans for any kind of emergency, but an informed and prepared public will enable them to perform even more effectively."
The proclamation urges making preparedness a priority and working together to ensure that individuals, families and communities are aware of their roles in disasters and emergencies of any type. The new Public Preparedness Guide is designed to support those efforts.
The first section of the guide deals with severe weather safety, including 13 tips to reduce risk for injury and damage to one's home. Other sections cover emergencies at school, when to call 911, pipeline emergencies and how to make the decision to evacuate versus sheltering in place. There is also a section on emergency planning with pets in mind.
The Chester County Preparedness Guide is posted at http://www.chesco.org/beprepared. It will also be shared with all 73 Chester County municipalities, as well as school districts, elected officials and the chambers of commerce. Printed copies will be available at all Chester County libraries and park offices.
Anyone wanting printed copies to distribute can also make a request by emailing eoc-pio@chesco.org.
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