Learn what to do: public health emergencies and dangers

General resources

• Emergency preparedness comic books
• Safety precautions after disasters

Disease outbreaks and toxins

• Bioterrorism agents
• COVID-19
• Pandemic flu preparedness
  
• Zika virus
  
• Ebola
  
• Lead

Power outages

• Carbon monoxide prevention
• When the power goes out
• Protecting foods from power failures
• Septic tanks after outages

Flooding and sewage issues

• Cleaning a house after a flood
  
• Cleaning a basement after a flood
  
• Cleaning indoor sewage spills
  
• Creating an emergency toilet
• Flood recovery resources
  
• Safe food and medicine after a flood

Water contamination

• Disinfecting private wells
  
• Hidden water supplies
  
• Truck transportation of water
  
• Boil water order

Extreme weather

• Hot weather preparedness
  
• Hypothermia treatment and prevention

Humor-filled coloring and activity books that help elementary-school aged children and their families know what to do and how to take care of themselves during disasters that are common to Western Washington.

Survivor Tales comic books tell the real-life stories of individuals who have weathered major disasters. The comics show how a disaster might play out and help readers determine what they might need to be survivors, too. These stories showcase how neighbors and communities can pull together and provide practical tips from actual survivors.