Disaster Planning

The Blue Ridge Poison Center (BRPC) stands ready to assist the public and health care professionals in the event of a chemical disaster. Poison specialists can be reached 24 hours-a-day by calling 1-800-451-1428. Dr. Mark Kirk, BRPC Associate Medical Director advises, "learn more from the websites below about keeping your family safe. Have a family plan, prepare a disaster kit, be aware and call the poison center when needed."

http://www.redcross.org/
http://www.fema.gov/pdf/areyouready/security.pdf
http://www.bt.cdc.gov/
http://www.vdh.state.va.us/bt/pubinfo/guide.html
http://www.vdem.state.va.us/prepare/terrorismtoolkit/terrorismtoolbox.cfm