Listen

Before an emergency: Be informed and aware of potential threats, community preparedness events and emergency planning activities, and important local, state and federal phone numbers and emergency organizations. Be aware of emergency plans of your local and state government. Inform yourself on continuing preparedness activities and updates of potential threats by visiting:

• http://www.ready.illinois.gov/

• http://www.ready.gov/

• http://www.idph.state.il.us/

• http://www.idph.state.il.us/pandemic_flu/index.htm

• http://www.pandemicflu.gov/

During an emergency: Be aware of all reliable news sources, including television, radio stations, phone/emergency hotlines, state and local government Web sites and newspapers.