Tip # 14 Now that you're prepared, learn how you can help others

Donate

• If your health permits, give blood on a regular basis.
• Become an organ donor.
• Financially support non-profits and faith-based organizations that provide training and disaster relief.

Learn

• Build your knowledge base about our local disaster hazards and their impacts.
• Discover creative ways that you can store food items for extended periods and use those items to create tasty meals without using electric appliances.
• Learn how amateur (ham) radio works and become a licensed operator. This communication resource will continue to perform even when newer technologies are disrupted.
• Conduct a household hazard hunt for earthquakes to minimize the chances of injuries and increasing the likelihood that you will be able to stay in your home.

Connect

• In addition to participating in the Map Your Neighborhood program, also take the time to connect personally with nearby neighbors. Know in advance how you can help each other in a disaster or extended power outage.
• Get to know those who work at businesses and organization near your home. If disaster delays them from returning home, they may need your support.

Volunteer

• Sign-up and receive training from Kitsap County Emergency Management, non-profits, or faith-based organizations that deploy disaster response, relief and recovery teams.

Questions? For More information visit: The Department of Emergency Management For questions, call 360.337.5777  or email: help@kitsap1.com

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