The 12-page guide provides readers with information on the different types of emergencies that may affect Pennsylvanians and their communities, how people will be notified of an event and what plans are in place to deal with these events. It explains how to create an emergency plan, how to prepare an emergency kit and what to do after an emergency occurs.
In addition, the guide has helpful tips on emergency preparedness for special populations, including the elderly, people with disabilities, children, pets and livestock, as well as a listing of the county health departments and all of the county emergency management agencies throughout Pennsylvania, and toll-free telephone numbers to call for more information.
In addition to being distributed in more than 3 million home-delivered newspapers, copies of the guide can be obtained from local health departments, emergency management agencies or regional emergency medical systems councils.