10/21/2026
🚨 ARE YOU READY FOR AN EMERGENCY? 🚨 Earthquakes, floods, wildfires, power outages, and other emergencies can happen when we least expect them. While we can't always predict an emergency, we CAN prepare for one!
The good news? Emergency preparedness doesn't have to be overwhelming! A weekend or even a few evenings is all it takes to get started with three simple steps:
🎒 1. GET A KIT: Stock up on essential supplies, including water, nonperishable food, flashlights, batteries, medications, and first aid supplies.
🏠 2. PREPARE YOUR HOME: Identify potential hazards, secure heavy furniture, and know how to safely evacuate or shelter in place.
📋 3. MAKE A PLAN: Talk with your family about emergency contacts, evacuation routes, meeting locations, and how you'll communicate if separated.
📲 STAY INFORMED! Sign up for local emergency alerts through Nixle (text your ZIP code to 888777), download the Genasys Protect app, and make sure you're receiving information from trusted sources.
👮♂️ Your Lancaster Sheriff's Station encourages everyone to take a few simple steps to protect themselves, their loved ones, and their neighbors.
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