Local Programs

• Chemical Stockpile Emergency Preparedness Program - The Kentucky CSEPP footprint contains ten counties including Madison County, where chemicals are stored at Blue Grass Army Depot [BGAD].  The remaining counties include Clark, Estill, Fayette, Garrard, Jackson, Jessamine, Laurel, Powell and Rockcastle.
   
• Superfund Ammendments and Reauthorization Act Title III Program - The SARA Title III Program was established in response to the federal law passed in the wake of the Bhopal, India chemical tragedy in which 2,500 people lost their lives and tens of thousands more were injured.  
   
• Search and Rescue Program - The mission of the SAR Training Program is to improve the capabilities of search and rescue squads statewide. This page is dedicated to providing information on Search and Rescue training that will be happening throughout the Commonwealth of Kentucky and as a resource of other  states' training opportunities.
   
• Earthquake Program - During the winter of 1811-1812, at least three powerful earthquakes (believed to be magnitude 8 or above) and thousands of aftershocks were felt in America's heartland, in what's known as the New Madrid Seismic Zone. The region impacts parts of eight states, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, Missouri, Arkansas and Mississippi. Through our Earthquake Program it is our intent to provide helful resources and prepardness guidelines to educate and assist the public to prepare and plan in the event of a major earthquake.
  
  
• EMAC - The Emergency Management Assistance Compact is a basic principle of "neighbor helping neighbor" in time of emergency. EMAC is intended to provide mutual aid to a state, from an assisting state, that can quickly and effectly respond while providing credentialed, certified, or sworn resources that have the necessary liability and insurance protection, as if they were responding within their own state.
  

September has been designated as National Preparedness Month.

If the lights go out, are you prepared?

Something as simple as having a flashlight and extra batteries available in the event of a power outage can make you and your family more comfortable during these times.   

Kentuckians face many challenges throughout the year, from tornadoes, flooding, winter storms to man made hazards. Every household should be prepared to face these challenges at any given time.

Although the state and local government is expected to assist the public during these times, preparedness starts at home. In the event of large scale disasters the government may be unable to respond immediately. Be prepared! You should have a three day supply of food and water for each member of your family, along with essentials such as: medicines, flash lights, radio, extra batteries, matches, candles, first aid supplies, etc.

Along with an emergency kit you should have an emergency plan.

PLANNING FOR DISASTER:

“Be aware, be prepared, have a plan, and make a kit."

Be Aware:
• Know in advance your weather forecasts
• Stay tuned to your local broadcasting stations
• Discuss conditions with family member and know
their location during times of known potentially threatening conditions.

Be Prepared:
• Discuss your plan with family members and neighbors.
• Review your plan periodically for necessary updates.
• Refresh you emergency kit(s).
• Drill: practice your plan with household members.

Have a plan:
• UTILITES: Written instructions for how to turn off electricity, gas and water if authorities advise you to do so. (Remember, you'll need a professional to turn them back on.)
• SHELTER: Identify safe locations within your residence.
• CONTACTS: Written contact information should include; relatives, neighbors, utility companies, employers (employees) and local emergency contact telephone numbers.
• EVACUATE: Predetermine evacuation routes.  Identify where you could go if told to evacuate. Choose several places . . . a friend or relative's home in another town, a motel, or a shelter.
• Children: Make back up plans for children in case you (or they) can’t get home in an emergency.
• Vehicles: Maintain a half tank of fuel in vehicles.
Move vehicles from under trees during possible wind events.
Keep an “Emergency Go Kit” in the vehicle.
• Medications: prepare a list of all prescription drugs.                      

Make a kit:
• First aid kit and essential medications.
• Canned food and can opener.
• At least three gallons of water per person
• Protective clothing, rainwear, and bedding or sleeping bags.
• Battery-powered radio, flashlight, and extra batteries.
• Waterproof matches, candles
• Local phone book
• Special items for infants, elderly, or disabled family members.
• Extra set of car keys