Climate Smart: Emergency Preparedness

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Sign up for Alert Montgomery

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What to do: Sign up to receive messages from Alert Montgomery.
Why? Receiving alerts can help you and your family respond quickly and effectively in the event of a disaster.
Bonus Tip: You can receive alerts in whatever way works best for you-- text message, email, phone call, social media, etc.

Make an emergency plan

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What to do: Make an emergency plan using these four helpful steps.
Why? Having an emergency plan lets you and your family be better prepared to handle a crisis.
Bonus Tip: Build an emergency kit so you won’t need to scramble to gather critical items during a crisis.

Get flood protection

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What to do: Check out Montgomery County’s flood resources.
Why? Flooding is our nation’s costliest and most common disaster. More frequent and severe extreme weather events have made flooding more common in our region.
Bonus Tip: Montgomery County residents are eligible for federally backed flood insurance. Explore cost-effective ways to insure your home and belongings.