EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
The Snyder County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) oversees all emergency planning and response for the county. The department is also in charge of all first responder training. The county’s EMA office is a member of the South Central Mountains Regional Task Force, which is comprised of eight counties.
Derick Shambach
Emergency Management Director
dshambach@snydercounty.org
(570) 452-7013
Fax (570) 837-4745
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McClure Volunteer Fire Company
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McClure Quick Response Service
Police & Community Watch
WHY PREPARE?
Disaster can strike quickly and without warning, anytime or anywhere. Would you know what to do if it happened today?
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Even though you may not be able to control a disaster or stop it from happening, you do have control over how you will respond to one.
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Protecting yourself and your family in an emergency requires planning. Being prepared will not only help you respond effectively in a dangerous situation, but it can also help you to lessen the impact of a disaster, and sometimes even avoid the danger completely.
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Remember, local responders may not be able to reach you immediately, or they may need to focus their efforts elsewhere. Your ability to be self-sufficient may be a matter of survival for you and your family. Don’t wait for help that may not be available or may come too late. Take control of your own safety — it can save your life!
BE A READY KID?
Emergencies and disasters can be scary, but there are ways to help you stay safe before, during, and even after a disaster. Here, you can play games to become a Disaster Master and learn how to build an emergency kit. You will meet our friend Pedro the Penguin, who will teach you all about staying safe. You will even be able to make your own emergency plan with your family. https://www.ready.gov/kids
TALK IT THROUGH?
If a disaster happens, knowing who to call and where to meet is an important part of emergency planning for you and your family. Use this page to write down all of your family contact information and keep a copy with you wherever you go.
WHO WILL WE CONTACT?
Pick the same person for each family member to contact. Pick someone out of town—they may be easier to reach in a disaster.
Text, don’t talk. In an emergency, phone lines may be tied up. It may be easier to text and this leaves phone lines open for emergency workers.
WHERE WILL WE MEET?
Decide on safe, familiar, accessible places where your family can go for protection or to reunite. If you have pets or service animals, think about animal-friendly locations. Consider places in your house, in your neighborhood, and outside of your city or town so you’re prepared for any situation.
PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE!
On your own list or using the resources below, write down your contacts and plans. Make sure everyone in the family has copies and keeps them in a safe space, like in a backpack, wallet, or taped in a notebook. Put them in your cell phone if you have one. Hold regular household meetings to review and practice your plan.
THE FIRST THREE DAYS AFTER AN EMERGENCY
Local officials and relief workers will respond after a disaster, but they may not be able to reach everyone right away. That's why it's critical to be prepared to survive on your own for a minimum of three days in the event of an emergency. This may mean providing your own shelter, food, water, first-aid, sanitation and other basic needs.
