FEMA, Whole Community Participate in National Level Exercise 2018
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"We have two major outcomes for NLE 2018: it supports the goals of the new 2018-2022 Strategic Plan by helping us build a culture of preparedness, ready the Nation for catastrophic disasters, and reduce the complexity of
Take action now. Threats from hurricanes include high winds, heavy rainfall, storm surge, coastal and inland flooding, rip currents, and tornadoes. The heavy wind can cause damage or destroy homes, buildings, and roads, as well as cause power, water, and gas outages. The impact from hurricanes can extend from the coast to several hundred miles inland. If you live in an area vulnerable to hurricanes, it is important to understand your risk and develop a preparedness plan. NLE 2018 provides multiple ways for individuals, communities, tribes, non-profit organizations, and the private sector to prepare for a hurricane and play in the exercise.
Here are a few easy steps to become better prepared:
* Download the FEMA App to get alerts and warnings about weather conditions.
* Create and test a Family Communications Plan.
* Document and insure your property to ensure that you will have the necessary financial resources to help you repair, rebuild, or replace whatever is damaged.
* Learn about purchasing flood insurance.
* Strengthen your financial preparedness by collecting and securing personal financial, insurance, medical, and other records.
* Get trained because you could be the one to help others until help arrives.
* Join the
NLE 2018 is the result of a year-long planning effort and tests
By congressional mandate, the National Level Exercise represents the culmination of the two-year National Exercise Program cycle, and is designed to educate and prepare participants for potential catastrophic events. For more information, visit www.FEMA.gov/nle. Follow the exercise at #HurricaneExercise2018.
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