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Lanita A. Lloyd
Deputy Director
140 North Marietta Pkwy.
Marietta, GA 30060
Phone: 770-499-4567
Fax: 770-499-4558
ema@cobbcounty.org
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Cobb Emergency Management Agency (EMA)
Preparedness
What to do during Homeland Security alert status
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SEVERE RISK |
COMPLETE RECOMMENDED ACTIONS AT LOWER LEVELS (RED)
- Listen to radio or TV for current information and
instructions. Contact business and/or school to determine status
of work and/or school day. Adhere to any travel restrictions
announced by local government. Be prepared to shelter in place or evacuate
if instructed to do so by local government
- Discuss children's fears concerning possible terrorist attacks
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HIGH RISK |
COMPLETE RECOMMENDED ACTIONS AT LOWER LEVELS (ORANGE)
- Exercise caution when traveling
- Take additional precautions at public events
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ELEVATED RISK |
COMPLETE RECOMMENDED ACTIONS AT LOWER LEVELS (YELLOW)
- Practice your Disaster Plan
- Develop alternate routes to and from work or school and practice them
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| GUARDED RISK
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COMPLETE RECOMMENDED ACTIONS AT LOWER LEVELS (BLUE)
- Be alert to suspicious activity and report it to the proper authorities (Non-emergency (770)499-3911
- Provide volunteer services and take advantage of additional volunteer training opportunities
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LOW RISK |
COMPLETE RECOMMENDED ACTIONS AT LOWER LEVELS (GREEN)
- Develop a Personal/Family Disaster plan and update as needed
- Prepare a Disaster Supplies Kit and update as needed
- Prepare a Shelter in Place Kit and update as needed
- Develop emergency communication plan with family members, neighbors and friends and update as needed
- Examine volunteer opportunities in your community; choose an agency to volunteer with & receive initial training
- If not known to you, contact school to determine their emergency notification and evacuation plans for children
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