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KC Ready App
About KC Ready App
Emergencies are unpredictable and you never know where you may be when a disaster strikes. Kanawha County has created an emergency app for citizens to access critical information wherever they are.
KC Ready is designed to prepare residents and their families, as well as keep them informed and safe throughout events that affect our region, such as floods and winter storms, or potential threats, such as hazardous materials or terrorist events.
KC Ready features a user friendly layout, and during an emergency, app users will be alerted to official County notifications, emergency maps, shelters and critical information. In addition to disaster resources, the app also connects users daily with a live traffic map, automatic daily notifications and local resources.
The free app, KC Ready, is available for download in the Apple App Store and Google Play stores.
Preparedness-Build a Kit
Preparedness-Build a Kit. Click here to view
Tornado Preparation
If you are under a tornado warning, Find a safe shelter immediately. If you can go to a safe sturdy building, do so immediately. Go to a safe room, basement, or storm cellar. If [...]
The Kanawha County Homeland Security and Emergency Management Department is offering free training in Stop the Bleed-converted
The Kanawha County Homeland Security and Emergency Management Department has partnered with the Kanawha County Emergency Ambulance Authority to offering training to the public. The training will be conducted monthly at various locations throughout county. [...]
Cooking Safety
Be Alert! If you are sleepy or you have consumed alcohol, don't use the stove or stovetop. Stay in the kitchen if you are frying, grilling, boiling, or broiling food. If you are simmering, baking, [...]
Halloween/Candle Safety
When choosing a costume, stay away from long capes. If using a mask, make sure eye holes are large enough to avoid tunnel vision. Maybe use something reflective if possible. Have kids use flashlights [...]
Forest Fire Safety
Residential Remove dead vegetation from under deck/porch and within 10 ft of the house Clear leaves and other vegetative debris from roofs, gutters, porches, and decks Helps prevent embers from igniting your home Remove [...]
National IPAWS Testing: Oct 1, 2018
National IPAWS Testing: Oct 1, 2018 Click here to view
National Preparedness Month Giveaway: Week 2 Winner
Paul Pritt of Sissonville, WV collects his winnings. Paul was the second winner in our National Preparedness Month giveaway. Thanks to Cabela’s, Home Depot, and Kroger for those donations. YOU could be next week’s winner. [...]
National Preparedness Month Giveaway: Week 1 Winner
National Preparedness Month Giveaway: Week 1 Winner Click here to view.
