Get Connected
Preparedness is all about people.
When disaster strikes, we come together to help each other. Getting prepared is about knowing your neighbors, saying hi to the regulars at the local market, and staying in touch with family and friends—both digitally and in person.
Connect through your digital networks.
In the event of an emergency, we all turn to our existing tools and networks—many of which are digital. Think about your connections and the online communities you’re already a part of, so you can share updates and information when something happens.
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Create a Facebook group with your inner circle so you can easily send messages, share supplies, and make a plan together.
In an emergency:
Post your status to Facebook to let friends and family know you are okay.
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Add emergency account to your Twitter feed to stay informed. Some of our favorites: OHFD, Island County DEM, City of Oak Harbor, and Oak Harbor Police Department.
In an emergency:
Post about yourself and your area. Use #OHRespond to include your posts in the crowdsourced emergency feed.
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Scan personal documents like your driver’s license, passport, and birth certificate. Save digital copies in the cloud through Google Drive.
In an emergency:
Access your documents remotely in case you can't get home. Know that there is a safe copy in the cloud.
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Create an AirBnB profile so you are ready to find or share a place to stay if anything happens.
In an emergency:
Find a place to stay, or share your place with those in need.
Web Links
Sign up for Island County Alerts and Warnings
Follow Oak Harbor Fire Department on Facebook and Twitter
Washington Emergency Management Division
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