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⚠ Active Disasters & Declarations (FEMA | EC)🇺🇸 USA: ❄ SEVERE WINTER STORM (WV) | ❄ SEVERE WINTER STORM (NC) | ❄ SEVERE WINTER STORM (IN) | ❄ SEVERE WINTER STORM (KY) | ❄ SEVERE WINTER STORM (TN) | ❄ SEVERE WINTER STORM (AR) 📍 Find Local Info United States: AL AK AZ AR CA CO CT DE DC FL GA HI ID IL IN IA KS KY LA ME MD MA MI MN MS MO MT NE NV NH NJ NM NY NC ND OH OK OR PA PR RI SC SD TN TX UT VT VA WA WV WI WY | VI AS GU MP Canada: AB BC MB NB NL NS NT NU ON PE QC SK YT International: UK/EU 112 | AU 000 | NZ 111 | JP 110/119 | MX 911 | BR 190 🆘 Quick ReferenceEarthquake: Drop, Cover, Hold On Tornado: Lowest floor, interior room Flood: Higher ground - Turn around, don't drown Fire: Get out, stay out, call 911 Gas leak: Leave immediately, don't use electronics Chemical: Move upwind, shelter in place Active threat: Run, Hide, Fight CO alarm: Get outside, call 911, don't re-enter Flood water: Turn off electricity at breaker before contact Lightning: Get inside; avoid trees, water, metal; crouch if stuck outside Tsunami: Move inland and uphill immediately; don't wait Power out: Fridge safe 4hrs, freezer 48hrs if closed Heat stroke: Cool rapidly with water/ice; call 911; confusion is danger sign Hypothermia: Remove wet clothes; warm gradually; hot drinks if conscious Civil unrest: Avoid crowds; get indoors; don't engage; document if safe 🎒 Emergency Kit- Water/Food: Water: 1 gal/4L per person per day; Water purification tablets; Non-perishable food - Medical: First aid kit; Prescription medications; Infant/special needs items; N95 masks - Tools/Comms: Flashlight + batteries; Battery/crank radio; Whistle; Phone + charger; Wrench (utilities) - Docs/Money: Cash in small bills; Copies: IDs, insurance, bank; Emergency contacts; Local maps - Shelter/Clothing: Emergency blanket; Change of clothes; Sturdy shoes; Rain gear - Sanitation: Moist towelettes; Garbage bags + ties; Bleach; Personal hygiene items Source: Ready.gov / GetPrepared.gc.ca 🏠 Home Prep- Know: 2 evacuation routes; Family communication plan; Utility shutoffs (gas, water, electric); Nearest shelters; How to receive alerts - Safety: Test smoke/CO detectors monthly; Secure water heater + heavy furniture; Fire extinguisher accessible; Know shelter-in-place location - Power Outage: Generator: OUTSIDE ONLY; Keep 20ft/6m from openings (CO risk) - Pets: ID tags + microchip; Carrier/leash; Food/water; Medications; Vaccination records - Children: Comfort item; ID bracelet; Emergency contact card; Age-appropriate instructions 💰 Financial HelpDisaster Aid: FEMA (housing, repairs, personal property) | SBA Loans (low-interest loans) Benefits: 211 connects to local aid | Benefits.gov finder | SNAP/Food stamps Tip: Document damage with photos BEFORE cleanup; keep all receipts 🔄 RecoveryBefore entering: Wait for official all-clear; check for gas smell, structural damage Inside: No electricity if flooding; photograph everything; wear N95 + gloves Food safety: Discard if power out 4+ hrs (fridge) or thawed (freezer); when in doubt, throw it out Mold: Appears within 24-48 hrs; dry everything; clean with water/detergent; consider N95 Avoid: Contractor scams (get multiple bids, check licenses); price gouging (report to AG) 📚 ResourcesGuides: Emergency Guide | First Aid | Shelter & Safety USA: FEMA 1-800-621-3362 (no immigration check) | Shelters 1-800-733-2767 | 211 Food/housing/utilities | Power Outages Crisis Lines: Veterans 988 press 1 | DV Hotline 1-800-799-7233 | SAMHSA 1-800-662-4357 Canada: GetPrepared.gc.ca | Red Cross Canada | Weather A.

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