Are you prepared in case of an emergency?

You can take action by developing a preparedness plan for weather emergencies, power outages, and other events.  Encourage your friends, neighbors, and family to have an emergency plan that fits their needs.  A prepared community is a resilient community! Explore our emergency preparedness resources below.

• Make a plan 
• Prepare for possible power outages and fully charge electronics 
• Gather an emergency food, water, and medication supply
• Strengthen your home

• Stay Informed 

Resources:

• 911 Silent Calls and Text 911
• Emergency Kit Checklist
• Hands Only CPR, AED and Choking
• 911 What to Expect
• Family Communication Plan
• Narcan Card
• Newton Medical Reserve Corps Info Card
• Save a Life Flowchart (Stop the Bleed)
• Up in Smoke Home Checklist

Preparing for emergencies is an important way to keep you and your family safe in the event that you need to evacuate your home or shelter in place.

Build a kit, make a plan, and be informed to prepare you and your family. You want to start with supplies for about 72 hours.

Visit ready.gov for an emergency preparedness public service announcement and more information.

Sign up for the City of Newton emergency notification system: Code Red

Medical Reserve Corps

Newton is a part of the Metro East Medical Reserve Corps, a regional MRC including cities and towns in our geographic area. All prospective volunteers interested in becoming a member should join the Metro East MRC by following the steps outlined here: https://region4ab.org/join-now/

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