PIPS Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• Animal Care:  What should I do with my pet?  Can you provide me a name to a pet friendly hotel?
• Assistance (Business):  How do I find out if I can receive assistance after a disaster?
• Assistances (Individual):  How do I find out if I can receive assistance after a disaster?
• Clean-up:  How do I get rid of mold?  How do I make my home safe after a disaster?
• County Status/Indicators:  Will schools be closed?  Is the county evacuating?  Status of bridges and roads?
• Disaster Information: What can county residents do to prepare for disasters?
• Disaster Recovery Center:   Is there a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in my county? 
• Disaster Supply Kit:  What should I include in my disaster supply kit?  
• Donations and Volunteers:   Where can I donate items?  How can I volunteer my services after a disaster?
• Elected or Appointed Official:  I am the Mayor of ______.  I need assistance with?
• Emergency Tips following a Disaster:   How do I find my family after a disaster? What should I do to be safe after a disaster?
• Evacuation:   Do I live in a hurricane evacuation zone?  What does the Evacuation Order means?  Where is the nearest evacuation route to my area?
• Food and Water Availability: Where can I go to get food or water? 
• Food and Water Safety Concerns:  What foods should I keep after a disaster?  How do I know if the water is safe to drink?
• Functional Needs:  I am in a wheelchair, what should I do to prepare myself?
• Power Outage:  Do you know the name of the utility company in my area?  When will power be restored?
• Re-entry:  I will like to return home.  Am I allowed to go back home?
• Shelter: Where is the nearest shelter to me?   What should I take to the shelter?   What is shelter-in-place?  Medical Shelter?
• Telephone Numbers:    Do you have the telephone number to ARCs, Local Emergency Management Office, Others States, etc.?
• Transportation Issues:  Is transportation available to the shelter?   To work?
• Topics in PIPS WebEOC Library:  What topics are covered in the PIPS WebEOC Library?   
• Watches and Warnings:  What is the difference between a watch and a warning?