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Public Safety Links and Resources
Whether you're a passenger riding transit, a bicyclist, a pedestrian or a driver, there are things you can do to protect your own safety on escalators, in parking lots, walking at night or just sitting in your car at a traffic light. Transit providers put your safety first – you should do the same. Check out some of these helpful sites for tips on safety and emergency preparedness, both general and transportation-related.
Local Agencies
These local jurisdictions have posted emergency preparedness information:
- Arlington County, VA Emergency Preparedness (includes a description and evaluation of the reponse activities of Arlington County and the other supporting jurisdictions, agencies, and organizations after the September 11 attack on the Pentagon)
- Arlington Alert System: this text messaging service allows people who live or work in Arlington to receive real-time public safety and weather alerts via email, cell phones, pagers, and personal digital assistants. Sign up or find out more.
- Calvert County, MD Emergency Management
- Charles County, MD. Emergency Services
- District of Columbia Emergency Preparedness includes links to a Family Emergency Preparedness Guide in English, Spanish, French, and Vietnamese.
- Fairfax County, VA Emergency Management Office
- Fairfax County, VA Bioterrorism and Disease Surveillance Information
- Fauquier County, VA Emergency Services includes links to guides in English and Spanish
- Frederick County and City of Frederick, MD Emergency Preparedness
- Howard County, MD individual preparedness information
- Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) Safety First Advisory
- Montgomery County, MD Emergency Information
- Prince George's County, MD Office of Emergency Management
- Prince William County, VA Emergency Information
- Spotsylvania County, VA Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services, with link to terrorist threat warning information
American Red Cross of the National Capital Area "Together We Prepare" Campaign
Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (MWCOG) Homeland Security Page
Includes links to the Regional Emergency Coordination Plan.
The Northern Virginia Regional Commission Home Guide to Emergency Preparedness
Publication developed with the cooperation of 14 local governments and other area agencies.
NBC4.com Homeland Security Page
Find out what local governments, schools, and the Homeland Security Dept. are doing to keep you safe. Learn more about what you can do. Includes a regional map with links to local jurisdictions.
Washington Metropolitan Transit Authority Safety and Security Page.
WMATA, operators of the Metro system, offer safety features and tips including escalator safety at Metrorail stations, as well as how best to respond to panhandlers, how to foil would-be car thieves in parking lots, safety using Metrobus, FAQ's , and more.
Local police departments offer helpful crime prevention tips on their Web sites, from avoiding carjacking to bicycle safety to protecting your home. Learn whom to call to report a crime, register your bike or start up a Neighborhood Watch program.
Federal Government and Other National Agencies
U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Ready.gov.
"Don't be afraid...be ready." This site includes a page about what to do if you're in a moving vehicle during an emergency.
U.S. Department of Transportation
Information about transportation security measures developed in response to the 9/11 disaster.
Federal Emergency Management Agency
FEMA the federal agency charged with building and supporting the nation's emergency management system.
HHS - Disasters and Emergencies
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services web site provides information about biological, chemical and radiological weapons, environmetnal disasters, natural disasters and other threats to public health.
Federal Consumer Information Center
Offers many publications to help you and your family during an emergency.
American Red Cross Disaster Services
Each year, the American Red Cross responds immediately to more than 67,000 disasters.
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