ECC Ready

  At the heart of any community that is ready to effectively respond and recover from a disaster’s devastation is a group of well-organized neighbors who know what to expect, what to do, and how to come together to help ensure the safety of their families and community.   This web site has been designed […]

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ECC Ready: Make a Family Plan

“Make a Family Plan” is designed to help you put together a Family Emergency Plan in advance of a disaster. You will be better prepared to safely reunite your family and loved ones during an emergency if you think ahead and communicate with one another in advance. You will be provided with information and documents […]

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ECC Ready: Get a Kit

GET a KIT “Get a Kit” contains information that will help you put together a 72 HOUR EMERGENCY KIT that will meet the specific needs of your family. Salt Lake community emergency services and government agencies warn that they may not be able to respond to your needs immediately in the event of a disaster. […]

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ECC Ready: Special Needs

Click here for the Guide for Those with Special Needs.

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ECC Ready: Shelter-In-Place

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ECC Ready: Earthquakes

An earthquake is a sudden shaking of the earth caused by the breaking and shifting of rock beneath the earth’s surface. Earthquake can cause building and bridges to collapse, down telephone and power lines, and result in fires, explosions, and landslides. Earthquake can also cause huge ocean waves, called tsunamis, which travel long distances over […]

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ECC Ready: Food & Water

Get info for: Food & Water in an Emergency

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ECC Ready: Fire

Fire is one of the most common disasters. Fire causes more deaths than any other type of disaster. But fire doesn’t have to be deadly if you have early warning from a smoke detector and everyone in your family knows how to escape calmly. Please be serious about the responsibility of planning for and practicing […]

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ECC Ready: Winter Storms

Safety Tips for Winter Storms Winter storms in the form of freezing rain or sleet, ice, heavy snow or blizzards can be a serious hazard to people in may parts of the country. The first line of protection is to BE AWARE OF WEATHER CONDITIONS in your area. By observing storm warnings, adequate preparation can […]

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ECC Ready: Lightning Storms

LIGHTNING Lightning is an underrated hazard that occurs during thunderstorms, tornadoes, hurricanes and volcanic eruptions. When thunderstorms threaten your area get inside a home, large building or car (not convertible). SAFETY TIPS 1. Inside a home, avoid bathtubs, water faucets and sinks because metal pipes can conduct electricity. Avoid using the telephone, except for emergencies. […]

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