Being prepared means having a plan whether the emergency is severe weather like snowstorms, tornadoes and flooding, public health like the COVID-19 pandemic and boil water advisories, or public safety like hazardous material spills and active shooter situations.
Grand Rapids Emergency Management Administrator Benjamin Rance says an important first step is registering for local emergency alert notifications.
“They really provide the three A’s. It’s alert, awareness and action. They alert you that something is going on that’s a little out of the ordinary. They provide you with awareness on what’s happening, what the location is, what the duration might be, and then they provide you with an action. Do you shelter in place? Do you evacuate to another location?”…