In an emergency or natural disaster, it could be days until vital services in Westchester are restored. In an emergency you need a plan that says who you will contact and where you will go if you must evacuate your home. You also must have a Go Bag packed with emergency supplies you will need. The time to get ready for an emergency is now before disaster strikes.

And if you, or someone you know, might require additional assistance to leave home during an emergency, consider registering with the Special Needs Registry. The registry is for individuals with physical or mental disabilities who live on their own. The database will be provided to local municipalities to use in their emergency planning efforts.