Provide early, real-time warnings and clear emergency notifications before and during exposure events via website, text, social media, TV, radio, and other media. Notifications should include relevant safety tips (e.g. limit outdoor activities, don’t drive through flooded roads, limit water usage, evacuation zones, boil advisories, etc.) and how to access additional information or help. Implement emergency communications to provide realistic recovery timeline and plan to set reasonable expectations given likely post-event challenges to avoid greater mental health impacts. The Fire Department is working with Pala Rez Radio and PED using NIHB and other funding to expand and complete this strategy by 2021.
