Preparedness

Sangamon County OEM works closely with the American Red Cross South Central Illinois Chapter during disasters and for emergency preparedness.  The Red Cross has documented information on many preparedness topics with its Be Red Cross Ready program.  Links to topics of local interest include:

• Be Red Cross Ready
• Coping with Shelter-in-Place Emergencies 
• Earthquake Safety 
• Fire Prevention & Safety 
• Flood Safety 
• Flu Checklist 
• Heat Wave Safety 
• Pets and Disaster Safety 
• Power Outage  
• Taking Care of Your Emotional Health after a Disaster 
• Taking Care of People with the Flu 
• Thunderstorm Safety 
• Tornado Safety 
• Winter Storm Safety 

For more information, contact the American Red Cross South Central Illinois Chapter.

Office: 1045 Outer Park Drive (PO Box 1058), Springfield IL 62704
Phone: 217-787-7602
Web-site: www.il-redcross.org