In a major disaster, it might be several days before vital city services are restored. De Leon is exposed to a wide variety of hazards, both natural and man-made, including tornadoes, fires, severe storms, and flooding. Your best defense is to be informed and prepared for emergencies, both at home and in your place of business. We've provided a number of resources to help you create a plan that will assist you during an emergency.

Sign up on Code Red to receive critical information quickly in a variety of situations, such as severe weather, & flooding. You’ll get time-sensitive messages wherever you specify, such as your home, mobile or business phones, email address, text messages and more.

 

How quickly your company can get back to business after a fire, flood or tornado often depends on emergency planning done today. Don't hesitate!! Please visit the Department of Homeland Security's website today to set up yours.

Recovery activities are those necessary to restore services and systems to a state of normalcy. Recovery actions include damage assessment and those necessary to return health and safety systems (e.g., water) and services (e.g., acute health care) to minimum operating standards. Various recovery activities are likely to be long-term and may continue for many years.