***EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS***
Make a Home Emergency Disaster Plan for Your Family: Be Prepared if Disaster Strikes
Ready.gov - Make a Plan
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) - Emergency Preparedness
National Safety Council - Emergency Preparedness
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - Plan Ahead
CDC (Older adults and caregivers)
Washington Department of Health (WA DOH) - Be Prepared
Benton County Emergency Services (BCEM) - Be Prepared
How to Handle Your Finances Before, During and After a Disaster
The Simple Dollar - An In-Depth Guide to Emergency Preparedness
What Do You Need in a Home Emergency Survival Kit?
American Red Cross - Survival Kit Supplies
Be Prepared - Essentials for a Home Emergency Survival Kit
Life Hacker - How to Pack an Evacuation Go Bag
WA DOH - Emergency Supplies
Sellmax - Car Disaster Preparedness
***HOME FIRE SAFETY***
Smoke Alarms
American Red Cross-Home Fire Safety
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) - Smoke Alarms
theAllstateBlog - How to Test Your Smoke Alarms
Develop a Home Fire Escape Plan and Involve Your Whole Family
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) - Public Education
National Safety Council - Fire Preparedness
Child Safety
National Safety Council
CDC (Helping Kids Cope with Disaster)
Cooking Safety Tips
Public Safety.Tufts
Hospital for Special Surgery
SheKnows
LoveToKnow - Fire Prevention
Do You Have Firewise Property?: How to Create Defensible Space Around Your Home
Department of Natural Resource (DNR) - Firewise-Prepare Your Home CAL FIRE-Prepare for Wildfire
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) -Firewise
Federal Emergency Management Association (FEMA) - Defensible Space
Kittitas County WA Firewise Brochure
***FALLS PREVENTION***
Why is Fall Prevention Important?: Learn About Programs and Tips Offered by Various Organizations
National Council on Aging - Evidence-Based Falls Prevention Programs Washington State Dept. of Health - Older Adult Falls
National Safety Council - Older Adult Falls
Age-In-Place Home Improvements - Fall Prevention Tips for the Home
Services for Seniors and Adults with Disabilities
Southeast Washington Aging and Long-Term Care (ALTC)
***CAR SAFETY***
Ready.Gov
Washington State Department of Health (WA DOH)
SafeKids - The Ultimate Car Seat Guide
Administrative Office: (509) 737-0911
Fire Training Center: (509) 586-7931
Maintenance Facility: (509) 734-9200
Agricultural Burn Line: (509) 783-6570
Residential Burn Line: (509) 783-6198
Benton Clean Air Agency: (509) 783-1304
Small Works Roster Application