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Here at the Office of Emergency Managment we want to help you be ready for any and all types of emergencies, so you can KnoWhat2do.  Therefore, each month we will give you information that you can use in your desire to Think. Prepare. Act.

Tools to Protect North Central Texans From Common and Hidden Hazards 


A gas line ruptures in a neighborhood.  A tanker truck loaded with hazardous materials veers out of control on your local highway.  A clear sky yields to furious winds with little notice.   They are threats seen and unseen, but all are scenarios the people of North Central Texas can easily prepare for.
 
The KnoWhat2Do program encourages all North Central Texas citizens to “Know Your Hazards.”  From radiological waste to biohazards, there are several local potential sources of exposure.  While there are constant efforts underway to prevent accidents and exposures, the possibilities are real and can occur close to home.
 
Like hazardous accidents, the wild weather known to torment North Central Texas doesn’t distinguish between rural areas and heavily populated city blocks.  Flash floods, intense heat and unpredictable thunderstorms are common and frequent in our part of the country.  Knowing how to react can be nothing short of lifesaving.
 
In order to be prepared, the citizens of North Central Texas need to know proper shelter procedures, establish family safety plans and know the local warning systems.  They can and should learn about the very real threats that exist right here, whether that threat is hidden in a 12-ounce bottle of cleaner under a kitchen sink, or delivered by the hands of nature.  This information is clearly outlined on the Web site, www.KnoWhat2Do.com.
 
Protect yourself and your family in a disastrous situation. Your safety and survival depend on whether you KnoWhat2Do. Learn more at www.KnoWhat2Do.com. Think. Prepare. Act.

 

 


KnoWhat2Do.  Developed through the collaboration of our North Central Texas regional governments, the KnoWhat2Do campaign reaches out to millions of people in our 16-county region.   Through the Web site www.KnoWhat2Do.com, a bi-lingual educational DVD and preparedness guide full of fast facts and tips, users find instant information on disaster preparedness.  There are steps people can take to safeguard themselves and their families.  Think.  Prepare.  Act.