The experts say it isn’t “IF a disaster happens” but “WHEN a disaster happens.” A disaster can strike at a moment's notice — are you and your household prepared?

Join Katie Arthur of the Pierce County Department of Emergency Management as she shows us how to develop a communication plan to stay connected with loved ones during a crisis, an evacuation plan to ensure swift and safe relocation, and a shelter-in-place strategy for situations that require staying indoors. Furthermore, we will share practical tips on gradually building an emergency kit over the course of a year, highlighting that it can be done at little or no cost. Lastly, she will provide examples of the what looking out for your neighbors and family looks like on a approachable and relevant scale.  

Get to know Pierce County's Hazards — earthquake, lahars, wildfire, etc.
Make Plans — a communication plan, an evacuation plan and a reunification plan.
Build-a-Kit —a Go-kit vs. a Shelter-in-Place kit
Help Each Other — neighborhood and community teams
Sign-up for Emergency Alerts free of charge

Learn about real hazards in Pierce Country and the best planning practices to help mitigate the effects of a disaster. Getting prepared for disasters and emergencies is a lot easier than we think! Everyone can do something to get prepared that doesn’t have to cost a lot of money or take a lot of time.
Please RSVP to Robin at operations@harborhistorymuseum.org