Training

• The Alaska Division of Homeland Security’s website for preparedness: http://www.ak-prepared.com/  
• Federal Emergency Management Agency disaster preparedness information
• Join the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) and get free training on how to help yourself and your neighbors after a disaster.   
• Take preparedness and/or safety classes with the American Red Cross  

Volunteer

Get to know your neighbors. Find out if anyone has specialized equipment, like a power generator, or expertise such as medical knowledge, that might help in a crisis. Identify neighbors who might need assistance after a disaster. Make arrangements with your neighbors to check on each other’s home or pets if one of you is away when a disaster strikes.

• Volunteer with the American Red Cross 
• Volunteer with the local fire department or auxiliary
• M.A.P your Neighborhood project www.matsugov.us/des  
• Set up your own Neighborhood Watch group 
• Become a volunteer Ham radio operator with Matanuska Amateure Radio Association (MARA)