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Why should we be prepared for emergencies?

Disasters can affect Idaho at any time of the year, swiftly and without warning.

Most people don't think of a disaster until it is too late; then they suddenly realize how unprepared they are for the massive changes it makes in their lives. Local officials can be overwhelmed and emergency response personnel may not be able to reach everyone who needs help immediately.

When a disaster or emergency strikes an ITD system, we are called upon to serve the people of Idaho. Knowing in advance that our families are prepared and have the necessities to withstand an emergency will help our employees do a better job at ITD.

To prepare ITD families for any type of disastrous event an Emergency Preparedness section has been placed on the ITD Intranet. To access this section go to the ITD Intranet and on the menu at the left choose Emergency Info. Click on the drop-down menu titled Emergency Preparedness. Here you will find ways to plan and prepare families for emergencies.

In conjunction with the preparedness plan, meet with neighbors to plan how the neighborhood could work together after a disaster until help arrives. Members of a neighborhood organization, such as a home association or crime watch group, can introduce disaster preparedness as a new activity.

Preparedness link: http://intranet/emergencypreparedness/