Montgomery County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan

At its MAy meeting, Section 5 Council adopted a resolution to implement
Montgomery County's Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan.

This action is detailed in the Minutes of the meeting that will be
posted on the website the posting of the minutes will be announced
to this list. The Council must adopt the Montgomery County Multi-
hazard mitigation plan so that Section 5 may continue to receive pre-
and post-disaster mitigation and disaster funds from FEMA.
Chairman Andrew Smith moved that the Council adopt the Montgomery
County Multi-hazard Mitigation Plan; Secretary Farooq Hussain
seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.

Residents should note the reccommendations below. Further
information on Emergency and Disaster Planning is on the Section's
website.


                     "Ready Montgomery – Plan 9"

         Montgomery County recommends that its citizens store:

1.  One gallon of water per person per day for 72 hours,

2.  Enough non-perishable food for 72 hours for each person in the
family (don't forget pet food, if applicable),

3.  Have a manual can opener,

4.  Have a change of clothes for every person in the family in
a "go" kit in case you need to go to an emergency shelter,

5.  A three-day supply of all medication for your family,

6.  Have a flashlight with extra batteries,

7.  Have a battery-powered radio for news and weather reports,

8.  Have a toothbrush, toilet paper, soap or moist towelettes, and
extra baby diapers,

9.  Have a first aid kit.

Pets are not allowed in American Red Cross emergency shelters,
except "service" animals, so plan ahead where you can take your
pet.  It may be possible to have a friend, family member, boarding
kennel or your veterinarian keep your pet.  Do not leave your pet
behind if you must leave your home during an emergency.



For further information, please contact the Office of Emergency
Management, Montgomery County Homeland Security Department, at 240-
777-2300.