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Emergency Preparedness and Responses to Natural Disasters

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Prisons, jails, and community corrections facilities must prepare for natural disasters, including earthquakes, fires, tornadoes, and hurricanes.

This page outlines best practices and resources to enhance emergency preparedness. 

An officer in training with a gas mask on their face as they run through an obstacle course
Scott County Sheriff's Office, Minnesota

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