Washington County Emergency Management says knowing your neighbors is important during emergencies. Building a network of shared resources and information can help when a disaster occurs. "In so many stories after disasters, we hear people talk about the benefits of being part of a community and working together to respond and recover," the post says, according to the Washington County.
Building connections with neighbors can help during emergencies. Neighbors may have skills like first aid or amateur radio, and "Knowing your neighbors means someone closer to you can help you out and potentially get you to a hospital if you need it." These connections also help with pets, as officials say, "Have someone in your neighborhood that your pet knows and is comfortable with," so your pets are cared for if you are away, as reported by the Washington County.
Washington County advises residents to connect with neighbors and share emergency supplies. The post says, "Knowing your neighbors means you don’t have to have everything in your emergency kit," and adds, "You can share larger supplies like chainsaws, ladders, and camping cooking stoves." It also suggests trading extra food or supplies with neighbors. The county says, "Remember, we are more resilient if we work together."
