SOUTH KINGSTOWN — In the event of an emergency or natural disaster, Chief Steven Pinch and the Union Fire District of South Kingstown would like to provide residents with information and tips to assist them in recovering and moving forward.
National Emergency Preparedness Month is meant to promote family and community disaster planning throughout the year. The theme for this year’s national campaign is “Disasters Don’t Wait. Make Your Plans Today.”
Emergencies and disasters can occur at any time and they often disrupt individual’s homes, communities and their health. Recovering after an emergency or disaster can be a long and gradual process. The process may include locating family and friends, temporary housing and emergency food as well as informing people you know that you are safe and replacing vital documents.
The Union Fire District encourages residents to follow these tips during the aftermath of an emergency, provided by USA.gov:
Those interested in assisting affected communities during the aftermath of an emergency or natural disaster can do the following if they are able to:
Residents are advised to not self-deploy to disaster zones as this may hinder local efforts. Local officials will give specific instructions about how to volunteer if residents are interested.
Additionally, following a disaster, many individuals are susceptible to becoming victims of scams or fraud while in their vulnerable states. Residents should be vigilant of those who may pose as FEMA or other government officials, aid workers, or employees from charitable organizations or insurance companies in order to get your personal information or take your money.
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