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Our main hazards on Fox Island are:  Earthquake, Fires, and Bridge Out.  Follow the blue Hot Links for instructions on how to prepare yourself and your family starting today.

  1. Start your building of a 30 day supply of food, and med’s.  Food is paramount.  If we are isolated (no usable bridge) then YOYO (you’re on your own). We all will have to depend on what we have stored.
  2. Refer to your Fox Island Family Emergency Manual (download).  Next, click on this link:  Manual Source for a hard bound copy to be delivered to you (These won&rsq... Read More

 

Fox Island Family Emergency Manual

Once that Fox Island individuals/families become aware of the potential for catastrophic conditions like wildfires or major earthquakes that could interrupt basic functions on Fox Island, (electricity, water, ability to escape, or use of the bridge) and put them at risk, they should conclude that it’s time to take action on emergency preparation and response.

This emergency preparation and response manual has been created by FICRA’s Fox Island Emergency Preparedness (FIEP) for all Fox Island families - especially those families in neighborhoods that DO NOT have Block Coordinators.

Families should keep this binder readily available as a guide in preparing for, and responding to, major emergencies. Your very survival may depend on your being prepared as advised here.

Start by going to The Plan in Section 2, page 2a & 2b for an overview of Fox Island’s Emergency ... Read More