Blair Planning
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS RESOURCES
PREPARE
Radon
Radon is a silent killer prevalent in Blair County. It is the second leading cause of lung cancer after cigarette smoking. The animation to the left provides a brief overview of radon, its impacts, and ways to mitigate it.
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At-home test kits are available in our office along with listings of DEP-Certified contractors to help you mitigate the radon in your home or business should it be necessary.
Find Your Flood Zone
The map below represents the most current flood data. Type your address in the search bar to determine if your residence is located within a flood hazard zone. You can also search for other addresses, such as for your place of work, or commonly traveled routes that may be at risk of flooding.
*Special floodway does not occur in Blair County
Relevant Zone Definitions
1% Annual Chance
Flood Hazard
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The area of land that, in any given year, has a 1% likelihood of flooding. Also referred to as the 100 year floodplain.
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0.2% Annual Chance
Flood Hazard
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The area of land that, in any given year, has a 0.2% likelihood of flooding. Also referred to as the 500 year floodplain.
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Regulatory Floodway
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The channel of a river or other watercourse and the adjacent land that must be reserved in order to discharge the base flood without increasing the water surface elevation more than a designated height.
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This service helps 911 dispatchers protect your family by providing more information to first responders. You should sign up too, it is free!
Family Members
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Names, photos, and physical descriptions will help responders act quickly if a child goes missing, or help identify individuals in an emergency.
Disabilities and Equipment
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If special equipment is needed to assist a person with a physical disability, or if specific tactics need to be used to approach or interact with someone with a development disability, these details can ensure a safe response.
Communication Preferences
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If an individual is deaf or hard of hearing, or English is not the primary language, dispatchers will immediately know that an alternate form of communication is needed.
Our Efforts
The Weather-Ready Nation Ambassador™ initiative is the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) effort to formally recognize NOAA partners who are improving the nation’s readiness, responsiveness, and overall resilience against extreme weather, water, and climate events. As a WRN Ambassador, we commit to working with NOAA and other Ambassadors to strengthen national resilience against extreme weather.
The StormReady program helps arm Blair County with the communication and safety skills needed to save lives and property—before, during and after the event. StormReady helps our community leaders and emergency managers strengthen local safety programs.
Weather-Ready Nation Ambassador™ and the Weather-Ready Nation Ambassador™ logo are trademarks
of the U.S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, used with permission.
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