The Department of Homeland Security Office of Emergency Communications (OEC) released the first ever National Emergency Communications Plan (NECP) on July 31, 2008.

A Disaster Communication Plan can also be used to provide residents with important information such as evacuation routes, shelter locations, and emergency contact numbers.

Have regular conversations with your family members about your Family Emergency Communication Plan. Memorize important phone numbers. Make sure everyone, including children, knows how and when to ...

Send out an email or written communication with evacuation routes, emergency contact numbers and a general overview of the disaster response procedures. Establish a communication plan.

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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS’s) Office of Emergency Communications (OEC) has developed the nation’s first National Emergency Communications Plan (NECP). The plan will be the center ...

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Family Emergency Communication Plan. Practice your emergency plan with your family/household. Before a hurricane hits, make sure you and your family rehearse the emergency plan so you know what to ...

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Family Emergency Communication Plan. Practice your emergency plan with your family/household. Before a hurricane hits, make sure you and your family rehearse the emergency plan so you know what to ...