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A community working together during an emergency makes safety sense. Here are this month's news and announcements:

Getting prepared for winter storms and cold temperatures

Take steps now to become prepared for winter storms and cold temperatures. Read more.
Talk to your neighbors about how to work together during winter storms.
Find out if anyone has specialized equipment like a power generator or expertise such as medical knowledge that might help in a crisis.
Decide who will check on elderly or disabled neighbors.
Make backup plans for children in case you cannot get home in an emergency.
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Community Preparedness TrainingSpecial Preparedness Training is available to communities, places of business, and organizations.

Did you know that all residences, places of business, institutions, nursing homes, special need facilities, daycare centers, schools and universities need to use well-placed NOAA weather radios for all-threat alerts?

And did you know that community groups, churches, and neighborhood associations may contact either the Greensboro Police Department at 373-2636 or Fire Department at 574-4088 to schedule preparedness training, or that you may call Guilford County Emergency Management at 641-2278 to discuss specific protective plans?

This site is designed to help you prepare your family, coworkers, and neighbors during emergencies. Sharing plans and communicating in advance is a good strategy. Like other areas of Homeland Security, the time to prepare is now!

Emergency Preparedness