Severe Weather Resources for Emergency Service Organizations

7 Tools to help your fire department, EMS agency or communication center prepare for severe weather

Natural disasters and severe weather events can bring lots of uncertainty and fear with them—and it’s not unwarranted. These storms can bring a variety of risks, and when you’re expected to continue to answer and respond to 911 calls during them—the tensions can be high. However, having carefully thought-out, written and implemented plans in place can help you better prepare for, endure and recover from these incidents.

ResponderHelp.com has a variety of resources to help you address severe weather risks, including:

• The FEMA playbook to help your organization prepare for a hurricane.
• Free SOGs and SOPs that address a variety of weather risks including developing severe weather action plans, addressing thunderstorm alerts and using surge protection for devices to help protect against lightning.
• A Don’t Risk It! podcast episode on severe weather preparedness.
• Downloadable, free VFIS disaster preparedness and property management bulletins.

As we experience the season of hurricanes, wildfires and other severe weather events—we would like to thank you for all that you do to help serve your community.