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Expand What does Emergency Management do?What does Emergency Management do?
Expand I hear the outdoor warning sirens sounding, what do I do?I hear the outdoor warning sirens sounding, what do I do?
Expand Why can't I hear the sirens indoors?Why can't I hear the sirens indoors?
Expand What should I do to be prepared in case of an emergency?What should I do to be prepared in case of an emergency?
Expand Why is planning so important?Why is planning so important?
Expand I have a disability. If there is an emergency at work, what should I do to be prepared there?I have a disability. If there is an emergency at work, what should I do to be prepared there?
Expand I use a wheelchair and live alone. What should I do to be prepared in case of emergency?I use a wheelchair and live alone. What should I do to be prepared in case of emergency?
Expand What will Polk County do for me in an emergency since I have a disability?What will Polk County do for me in an emergency since I have a disability?
Expand What if my neighborhood has to be evacuated? What will the County do for me?What if my neighborhood has to be evacuated? What will the County do for me?
Expand Does Polk County have shelters if we have to evacuate or relocate?Does Polk County have shelters if we have to evacuate or relocate?
Expand How does the County prepare for a Disaster?How does the County prepare for a Disaster?
Expand Who will determine what areas need to be evacuated?Who will determine what areas need to be evacuated?
Expand Are evacuation routes identified with signs?Are evacuation routes identified with signs?
Expand Will the County provide me with transportation to evacuate?Will the County provide me with transportation to evacuate?
Expand What do I do with my pet in a disaster?What do I do with my pet in a disaster?
Expand My neighbor has no radio, television, or phone? How will he/she get the word of what to do during a disaster?My neighbor has no radio, television, or phone? How will he/she get the word of what to do during a disaster?
Expand What should I do in case of fire?What should I do in case of fire?
Expand What happens when I call 9-1-1?What happens when I call 9-1-1?
Expand What does HazMat mean?What does HazMat mean?
Expand What is the difference between a watch and a warning?What is the difference between a watch and a warning?
Expand How can I find out if my home is in a flood plain and what does that mean?How can I find out if my home is in a flood plain and what does that mean?
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