Emergency Planning Guide

Has your family discussed what it will do in case of a large-scale emergency? What if you are at work, your spouse is stuck in traffic, your children are in school ... and you can't communicate? Will you know what to do?

There is no way to completely plan for every emergency, but there are definite steps you can take now to make sure you are as well prepared for the unknown as you can be.

WTOP Radio is committed to being your emergency notification station, and your connection to the information you need in the event of a crisis.

We continue to work hard behind the scenes to make sure that WTOP Radio will stay on the air through any emergency, natural or otherwise. We have backup transmitting facilities and studios well outside of Washington, D.C.

Remember, you can tune in to WTOP on the following frequencies: 103.5 FM and 103.9 FM (Frederick, MD) and 107.7 FM. You can also listen online here.

This page is not meant to alarm anyone. We want to make sure you have thought about what you can do BEFORE an emergency happens.

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Below and to the right are links and resources to help you prepare for an emergency:

FEMA's Guide to Emergencies
The Federal Emergency Management Agency's "Are You Ready? A Guide to Citizen Preparedness" includes facts on disaster survival techniques, disaster-specific information, and how to prepare for and respond to both natural and man-made disasters.
• National Response Plan
• Tornado Preparedness Tips
• Frequently Asked Questions

Red Cross Guide to Preparing for Emergencies
Being prepared for emergencies is crucial at home, school, work and in your community. Disaster can strike quickly and without warning. It can force you to evacuate your neighborhood, workplace or school or can confine you to your home.
• Prepared at Home
• Prepared at Work
• Prepared at School

District of Columbia
Be informed. Be prepared. In an emergency, this site will provide real-time instructions to District residents and visitors.
• Evacuation Routes

Montgomery County
The County, in collaboration with state and federal health and public safety agencies, is actively engaged in terrorism surveillance, detection and other safety activities on a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week basis.

• Make a Plan

Fairfax County
Fairfax County provides valuable phone numbers, resources and other information to help its citizens prepare themselves for an emergency of any kind.
• Calling for Help