Winter is upon us, are you prepared for a major snow storm? Here are some resources to help get you ready...

• ReadyVirginia.gov offers tips on how to get a winter disaster kit, make a plan, and stay informed.
• The Virginia Department of Emergency Management website offers tips on how to prepare for winter weather and what to do if winter weather comes your way.
• To keep updated on the latest road conditions you can dial 511 on your phone or visit www.511Virginia.org
• The Virginia Department of Transportation offers tips on how to drive safely this winter.
• Weather.com offers the latest weather conditions and forecasts. Keep informed
• AARP has launched Project Energy Save to help vulnerable Virginians reduce their energy costs.

In times of disaster, everyone has a sense of urgency and wants to do something to help. The last thing you want to hear is “wait,” however, local relief organizations need to prepare for your participation—otherwise your service won't be as helpful as it could be.Your presence could even worsen the situation by creating additional demand on critical resources like food, water, sanitation and medical facilities. We ask that you Please DO NOT show up at the disaster sites!

REGISTER NOW Then know that your offer of help is needed and appreciated—and will be put to use as quickly and productively as possible.

Are You Prepared for the Next Disaster?
Do You Know How to Prepare Yourself, Your Family, Your Business?
Do You Know How You, Your Church, Your Company Can Help in a Disaster?

Get Involved Now...

Volunteer
Register with Your Local Volunteer Center - many local, state and national organizations struggle to utilize non-affiliated volunteers in times of disaster. During disasters large numbers of spontaneous volunteers offer their help - these offers alone can tax already overburdened systems and distract emergency workers from assisting those in need. Don't wait for disaster to strike to register. By registering now your offer of support can be put to use quickly and effectively when a disaster happens.

CLICK HERE FOR DISASTER VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES NOW!

Free Training
Free training offered by the Rappahannock United Way in partnership with local agencies especially designed for community based disaster preparedness.

Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) - Classes Run All Year - training that prepares individuals to help sustain lives following a disaster until help arrives.

American Red Cross - First Aid & CPR certification, plus a wide variety of disaster training classes.

Citizen Corps Councils – harnesses the power of every individual to make communities safer, stronger, and better prepared to respond to disasters of all kinds.

Rappahannock Region Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (RR VOAD) – a collaboration of local emergency services, non-profits, faith-based organizations, businesses, schools and civic groups working together to prepare and respond to disasters.

BUILD YOUR OWN DISASTER SUPPLIES KIT NOW!

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON ANY OF THE ABOVE WAYS TO GET INVOLVED CONTACT RAPPAHANNOCK UNITED WAY:

PHONE: (540) 373 0041 x 14

EMAIL: wecare@rappahannockunitedway.org