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Disaster/Terrorist
Emergency Preparedness Since September 11, 2001 we now live in a
different world than we did before. We are now more aware of our
vulnerabilities, more appreciative of our freedoms and more understanding that
we have a personal responsibility for the safety of our families, our neighbors
and our nation. The Tempe Fire Department is concerned about the
well-being of our citizens either through a natural disaster or a terrorist
emergency. We know that disaster preparedness works. We can take
action now that will help protect our families, reduce the impact an emergency
has on our lives and deal with the chaos if an incident occurs near us.
The following information was put together to assist the citizens of Tempe in
preparing for any type of emergency.
The following checklist will help you
assemble a disaster supply kit that meet the needs of your household.
The publication provides practical
information on how your family can prepare for any disaster. It
includes up-to-date hazard specific safety tips and information about
preparedness and protection.
This website contains information geared for
children on what is terrorism and what they can do to assist their
families in preparing for any type of disaster.
Local government prepares for everyday
emergencies. However, there are emergencies and disasters that can
overwhelm the community's immediate response capability. While
adjacent jurisdictions, State and Federal resources can activate to help,
there may be a delay for them getting to those who need help. The
primary reason for CERT training is to give people the decision-making and
physical skills to offer immediate assistance to family members,
neighbors, and associates. While people will respond to others in
need without the training, the goal of the CERT program is to help them do
so effectively and efficiently without placing themselves in unnecessary
danger.
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