The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recently announced the availability of a new publication, H-34, to help individuals and their families to prepare for disasters. "Are You Ready? A Guide to Citizen Preparedness" brings together facts on disaster survival techniques, disaster-specific information, and preparing for and responding to natural and man-made disasters.

A free copy of this important document and be obtained free of charge by calling FEMA toll free at 1-800-480-2520, or viewed at its web site of www.fema.gov/areyouready/

 The E.O.C. 24-hour telephone number is (508) 697–6191