Disaster planning is an important duty of town councils, and should be undergone with seriousness as well as the understanding that a crisis could occur at any time.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recently provided preliminary flood maps to Miami County, Kansas, to help officials and citizens prepare for potential disasters.
Disasters, whether natural or man-made, can have a crippling effect on any community. While these emergencies cannot be avoided, but with careful planning, the risks can be mitigated and the loss of life and property can be minimized.
While many civilians may not consider the importance of disaster preparedness on a beautiful spring day, town safety requires a change in this mindset.