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Additional Resources
Both the State and National Departments of Homeland Security and FEMA have multiple public educational materials to assist in educating the public on disaster situation and emergency aid. The tools are both adult and kid friendly.
www.ready.gov
www.fema.gov
www.aap.org
www.disasterassistance.gov
WV Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
Bridgeport offers their community members an opportunity to get free weather and emergency notices through NIXLE. NIXLE is an information service you receive through a cell phone via text message or email message on your computer. You can choose to have both options. It is simple to sign up for and free! Visit www.nixle.com to register.
Important Definitions
Crisis-Major occurrence with a potentially negative outcome. A crisis occurs expectedly and if left unaddressed might threaten life, a crisis lasts a finite period of time.
DHS-Department of Homeland Security
Evacuation-Leave the area of actual or potential hazard.
FEMA-Federal Emergency Management Agency
Missiles(referring to weather conditions)-Debris and other objects picked up by the wind and moved with enough force to damage or penetrate windows, doors, walls or other parts of a structure.
NWS-National Weather Service
Risk-The probability that a natural, technological, or civil threat to people, property, and the environment will occur.
Shelter in Place-Stay in doors; turn off air conditioners and all air ventilation systems. Keep all windows and doors closed.
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