You don't need to know everyone. But knowing a few people can make a big difference.
Find out who lives near you.
Introduce yourself to new neighbours.
Know who has a boat, generator, chainsaw, first-aid training, heavy equipment, medical experience, radio experience, or other useful skills.
Some people may need extra help during an emergency or extended outage.
Your neighbours may include:
If you know someone who may need help, make sure they're part of the conversation before an emergency happens.