May 2022 Calendar Image - Emergency Calendar


May 2022 Calendar Image - Emergency Calendar


May | Health & Heat

1. If you have allergic reactions, MAKE SURE you have an epipen and medication. THROW AWAY expired medications.

2. As the weather heats up, DRINK plenty of water and APPLY sunscreen. Take frequent breaks in an air conditioned space.

3. If someone has a stroke, act FAST: Face drooping? Arm weakness? Speech difficulty? If so, Time to call
9-1-1.

4. When STOPPING A BLEED: Apply pressure to slow bleeding, use a medical dressing if necessary. If injury is severe, apply a tourniquet.

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Burning in the Springtime

Flood Safety Advice

Hazardous Materials during Floods (English)

Hazardous Materials during Floods (Spanish)

Surviving Catastropic Flooding (NOAA)

Tornado Warnings vs. Watches

Severe Weather: Tornadoes

Severe Weather: High Winds & Hail

Severe Weather: Thunderstorm

Severe Weather: Tornado Drill

Severe Weather: Lightning

Flood Preparation

Turn Around, Don't Drown

Flash Flood Watch vs. Warning

Severe Weather: Watch vs. Warning

Danger Signs of a Tornado (2019)

Stay Connected by Using These Resources (2019)

Hail and Straight-Line Winds (2019)

How Do You React to a Tornado? (2019)

Protecting Yourself From Lightning (2019)

Thunderstorm Basics (2022)

Thunderstorm Preparedness (2022)

Tornado Basics (2022)

Tornado Response (2022)

Lightning Safety Pt. 1 (2022)

Lightning Safety Pt. 2 (2022)

Heat Related Illness

Heat Preparedness 2022

3 Ways to Protect Yourself & Others from the Heat

Hurricane Preparedness Week 2023 - Day 1

Hurricane Preparedness for Kids: My Emergency Preparedness Plan

Hurricane Preparedness for Kids: Know Your Safe Places

Hurricane Preparedness for Kids: Making Your Go Bag

Flash Flood Preparation (2022)

Flash Flood Response (2022)

Preparing for Hail (2022)

Preparing for Strong Wind (2022)

Notifications & Connections, Pt. 1 (2022)

Notifications & Connections, Pt. 2 (2022)

Watch vs. Warming

Family Emergency Plan

Hot Car 2022

Know the Signs of Heat Related Illness


 

Helpful Links

  • JoCoAlerts - Johnston County's Official, FREE Emergency Notification System
  • ReadyNC - Official Emergency Preparedness and Management Resources from the NC Dept. of Public Safety. Includes shelter activation lists, travel conditions, and more for the entire state.
  • Ready.gov - Official Emergency Preparedness and Management Resources from the US Dept. of Homeland Security.
  • NWS Raleigh - National Weather Service Raleigh's Website for Weather Updates.
  • JoCo Emergency Services' Facebook - The Official Facebook Page for our Organization.
  • JoCo Emergency Services' Twitter - The Official Twitter Account for our Organization.
  • JoCo Emergency Services' Instagram - The Official Instagram Page for our Organization.

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