Emergency Info

Please Note

This information is presented by the Kanawha Putnam Emergency Planning Committee (KPEPC) and is supplied by Verizon as a public service. Verizon and KPEPC assume no liability and will not be responsible for any injury which is the consequence of any action (or inaction) undertaken by any person which is in any way related to the information in the ?Know What To Do In Case Of An Emergency? Guide.

Be Prepared

It may be some time before emergency responders can reach you and provide assistance, depending on the type and scale of the emergency. You can be better prepared by doing the following:

• Prepare an emergency kit. It should include first aid supplies, flashlight, duct tape for sealing cracks, battery operated radio, spare batteries, candles, matches, blankets, extra clothing, prescription medicine, bottled water, ready-to-eat food, pet food and other necessary items. Check the kit every six months to make sure the contents are still there and are fresh.
• Learn CPR and first aid.
• Select a place where family members can meet if they become separated during an emergency.
• Special Assistance for the Disabled - Don?t Wait For an Emergency!
  Disabled persons who may need special assistance during emergencies, especially in an evacuation, should notify their local fire department of their problems and needs along with their home address and telephone number. In the event of an emergency, the needed assistance can then be provided. See the Government Pages or the Business White Pages for the telephone number of your local Fire Department.

Medical, Fire, Law Enforcement Help

For any type of emergency, medical, firefighting, and/or law enforcement help, call 9-1-1. Give your name, address, including community and zip code, and the nature of the emergency. Stay on the line until told you may hang up. Stay calm and answer as clearly as possible any questions asked.

Notification of An Emergency

If there is an emergency you may be given warning in one or more ways in Kanawha and/or Putnam Counties and you will be told how to protect yourself. Warning sirens are located in many of the urban areas of both counties. A steady high-pitched tone of the siren for three minutes repeated several times means that you should turn on the radio or television to a local station for information on what to do. Emergency information will be broadcast on the Emergency Alert System (EAS), which is broadcast by the radio and television stations below.

EAS Stations

Emergency Notification

Stay calm. Stay off the telephone including cell phones, unless you have a medical emergency. The lines may be needed for official business. Your call could keep other people from getting emergency help. Turn on your radio or television to an EAS station for information and directions, locate your emergency kit, and review your emergency plan.

Protective Actions:

For More Information

You can get additional information about emergencies from the following organizations: