Flyers, Brochures, and Pamphlets Available from the City:
The City has informational documents available at no charge. Please contact Tukwila Public Works Administration, 6200 Southcenter Blvd., Tukwila, WA 98188, 206 433-0179 or email tukpweng@ci.tukwila.wa.us if you would like any of the following:
Disaster Preparation Handbook: An Emergency Planning and Response Guide
- This covers a wide array of disasters and includes information about what to do before, during and after. It also includes information specifically for those with disabilities and special needs.
A Roadmap to Emergency Preparedness in Washington
- This is a map of Washington on one side, and disaster preparedness information on the other. It would be handy to have this in your car in times of emergency.
Learning About Disaster Preparedness: Using the Internet
If you would like to learn more about disaster preparedness, the internet can be a great resource. Many well-designed and informative websites are available to citizens to assist with disaster readiness. Following are some sites with worthwhile information:
http://www.seattle.gov/emergency/programs/projectimpact/
- This site is designed to help areas in and around Seattle become disaster resistant. It provides valuable information about community events to help citizens prepare for a disaster, including home retrofitting workshops. It has interactive tools and a checklist for determining how vulnerable you are to disasters as well as methods to provide better home/business protection. It also has a very thorough list of links, including websites for kids, to find out more about disasters and how to prepare for them.
http://www.seattle.gov/emergency/
- This is the main disaster preparedness website for the city of Seattle and has critical information that applies to everyone. An important feature of this site is the step-by-step, 12-month plan to become disaster prepared. It breaks the process down into manageable steps with projects that can be done once a month. It also includes information about Seattle Disaster Aid and Response Teams (SDART), a program that works toward preparing neighborhoods to be self-sufficient in times of disaster.
- The U. S. Department of Homeland Security created this site to help citizens become prepared for any terrorism related disasters. It includes information about the kinds of threats we might face, such as biological and chemical attacks, and what to do in such situations. It also includes basic information about creating disaster supply kits and family plans. Check out the Family Communications Plan found under the "Making A Family Plan" heading. It includes cards with places to fill in emergency contact information that can be given to each family member.
- This is the site created by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and has a great deal of information. Kids can get involved by visiting the FEMA for Kids area of the site, which makes learning fun with stories, pictures, and interactive tools. It is also a great resource for teachers to use in the classroom.
Additional websites of interest:
- King County Office of Emergency Management
- Washington Military Department - Emergency Management Division
- American Red Cross - Disaster Services
- Prepare.org (a site for seniors, people with disabilities, children, and pet owners)
- 72hours.org
