Prepare in a Year

Des Moines "Prepare in a Year"

Each month, choose one of the preparedness tasks below. Click on the task and a detailed description of the task will open. Each task will take less than an hour to complete and will bring you one step closer to being prepared for an emergency or disaster, whenever they may happen!

1. Action Plan	2. Out of Area Contact	3. Water Video: -Turn off Water -Extra Water Source	4. 72-hour Comfort Kit	5. Important Documents	6. Extended Events Video: -Turn off Water -Extra Water Source
7. Under the Bed	8. Utility Safety Video: -Water -Electric -Propane	9. Drop, Cover & Hold	10. Fire Safety Video: P.A.S.S	11. Shelter in Place Video: SIP	12. Home Hazard Hunt

Need more help?

Take a few minutes to view more "How To" video clips:

Using a fire extinguisher

Set up and safely operate a generator

Personal safety near downed power lines

More videos on how to protect and secure your home

Additional Information

Prepare in a Year Booklet (PDF)
Completing the Out of Area Contact Card (PDF)
Vehicle Safety and Preparedness (PDF)
Emergency Food Supply
Food Safety - Prepare for disasters
Pandemic Flu Information
Pandemic Flu - (Video)
Shelter-in-Place for Home, Business, School, Hospitals (QuickTime Video)
NOAA Weather Radio Frequencies
Emergency Alert System (EAS) Location Codes

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