Macomb County Health Department Medical Reserve Corps

11/26/2024

The temperature is changing 🌡️⬇️ and your tire pressure is, too! Make sure your tires are up to s***f.

More resources here: NHTSA.gov/TireWise

11/26/2024

Whether you're driving across town or across the country this Thanksgiving, we want you to get there safely. 🚘✔️

Here's our holiday travel tips: NHTSA.gov/Thanksgiving-Travel-Safety-Tips

11/26/2024

Talk with family about who to call, where to meet and what to pack for an emergency this holiday season. www.ready.gov/plan

Learn how to make a family emergency communication plan. Make a plan today. Your family may not be together if a disaster strikes, so it is important to know which types of disasters could affect your area. Know how you’ll contact one another and reconnect if separated. Establish a family meeting ...

11/26/2024

10/24/2024

Disasters such as tropical storms, hurricanes and tornadoes can knock your power out.

- Gather flashlights & extra batteries.
- Have a battery-solar powered phone charger.
- Keep portable generators OUTSIDE at least 20 ft. from the house.

10/07/2024

Houses, apartments, and high-rise buildings have different evacuation considerations. Make a plan for each: https://www.ready.gov/plan-for-locations

Learn how to go about making an emergency plan by location. Be Informed Many emergencies and disasters occur without any warning. Since you can’t predict where you will be for disasters, it is important to have plans and supplies for the places you and your household go to regularly. Planning ahea...

09/20/2024

for anything with the FEMA App!

The FEMA App helps you learn basic preparedness strategies and stay up-to-date with weather and emergency alerts.

Download for free today: ready.gov/fema-app

09/09/2024

September marks National Preparedness Month. The annual campaign reminds everyone that preparing for emergencies and disasters can keep themselves, their families, and their communities safe. This year’s theme, “Start a Conversation,” invites the public to discuss hard topics, like what to do in a disaster or emergency. While these conversations aren’t always easy, they can help protect you and your loved ones.

09/06/2024

It's ! If a disaster or emergency happened today, would you know what to do?

Maximize your preparedness & recovery by reviewing information in advance.

Take steps to understand your risk & today: buff.ly/4cOHdQO

08/29/2024

tip: If you're a caregiver, make sure older adults do not stay home alone during a summer power outage or an extreme heat event.

Heat-related illness and deaths are preventable! Find more safety tips at ready.gov/summer-ready.