The Tucson Fire Department has been actively working on disaster preparedness long before the events of September 11.
It was apparent that no individual group, fire department, city or county alone could prepare for and manage a major disaster alone while waiting for federal assistance to arrive.
With this in mind the Tucson MMRS committee began to coordinate sub-sections of our community and divide up the community needs with the community resources.
The MMRS plan is using the federal disaster money to help organize all of these systems, identify equipment and training needs, with the goal of giving our community the ability to manage and mitigate the health consequences of nuclear, biological, chemical and weapons of mass destruction (WMD). This involved assisting with, and often providing needs assessments for, specific key organizations and systems. How you can Prepare for disasters: Some of the things you can do to prepare for the unexpected, are the same for both natural or man-made emergencies. With a little planning and common sense, you can be better prepared for the unexpected. Here are some of the things you can do to become better prepared for a disaster.
Assemble supplies you might need in an evacuation. Store them in an easy-to-carry container, such as a backpack or duffel bag. Include:
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