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Alarm Ordinance (PDF)

Basic Emergency Operations Plan (PDF)

MEMA Scholarship 2010 (PDF)


Contact Information:
16232 Elliott Parkway
Williamsport, MD 21795
Phone:240-313-2900
Fax: 240-313-2901

Photos courtesy of the
Wash. Co. Photo Team
www.wcvfraphototeam.org

Please contact Verna Brown with questions or comments about the website
vbrown@washco-md.net

 








Water

One gallon per person per day for three days, stored in plastic containers.

Food
Ready to eat canned meat, fruit and vegetable
Canned soup, milk and juices
Food for infants and adults with special diets
High-energy snacks - crackers, trail mix, granola bars, peanut butter
Comfort foods - cookies, candy, hot chocolate, tea bags, instant coffee
(Don't forget a non-electric can opener)

Prescription Medicines

First Aid Kit
Include non-prescription drugs like pain relievers

Flashlight and extra batteries

Portable Radio

Cash
Bills and coins

Family Documents
Home and property insurance information, driver's licenses, medical and prescription plan i.d.'s, Social Security cards, identification for infants and children

Sturdy Clothing, Rain Gear and Bedding

Small Tool Kit

Bathroom Supplies
Toilet Paper
Soap
Personal hygiene items

Pets
Pet food
Pet carriers and leashes
Proof of rabies shots

Plan
Make sure you have a place to go if asked to evacuate

Check out emergency management for more information:
Community Emergency Response Training
Local Emergency Planning Committee
Radio Amatuer Civil Emergency Services
Citizen Corp