Emergency Preparedness Article
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Free Emergency Preparedness Information and Resources
Emergency Preparedness is everyone’s job. Not just government agencies, but all sectors of society, schools, service organizations, business, volunteer groups, neighborhood associations, and every individual citizen should plan ahead for emergencies and disasters. People must be ready to act on their own. We encourage you to be prepared for emergencies and disasters by First developing a emergency plan to fit your unique situation Second get an emergency kit and Third update your plan and kit at least annually and be confident you are prepared.
#1 Make an Emergency Plan
Plan in advance what you will do in an emergency. Think about the places where your family spends time; school, work, and other places you visit frequently. Ask about their emergency plans. Discuss with your family the types of emergencies that may occur. Plan what to do in each case.
Discuss what to do if you need to evacuate. (We suggest you make your emergency kits or buckets portable.)
Identify two places to meet: one right outside your home in case of fire and one outside your neighborhood in case you cannot return home.
Ask a relative or friend who lives out of the area to be your family’s contact person. In an emergency, all family members should call this person and tell them where they are.
Create a list of important family information and share it with family members.
Learn how to turn off utilities such as water, gas and electricity. Keep necessary tools near shut off valves.
Make plans for taking care of pets in emergencies. Free Emergency Plans – (Keep a copy in your emergency kit or bucket.) (To print PDF's just right click within document and select print.)
Download the PDF – Contact Information To Keep in an Emergency Kit
Download the PDF - Contact Information To Keep in an Emergency Kit or Bucket 2 Here
Download the PDF - Contact Information Carry Card Here
Download the PDF - Medical Information To Keep in an Emergency Kit or Bucket Here
Download the PDF - Medical Information Carry Card Here
#2 Get an Emergency Kit
Keep enough supplies to stay in your home for an extended period of time.
Store the emergency kit in a backpack, sturdy bag, or buckets that you can grab if you need to leave your home in an emergency.
Keep the checklist in your emergency kit and check at least annually and replace food, water, and update supplies.
Free Emergency Kit Checklists – (Keep a copy in your emergency kit or buckets.) (To print PDF's just right click within document and select print.)
Download the PDF - Emergency Kit Checklist 1 Here
The amount of information available can be overwhelming. Everyone’s unique needs are different. We believe the most authorative emergency preparedness information, for just about any possible emergency or disaster, can be found at www.ready.gov.
In conclusion, the most important thing to do, if you have not done so already, is to get started and then to review all at least annually.
Many of our customers use our bi-annual newsletter as a way to remind them to review their emergency plan, emergency kit, and to stay informed. Thank You.
Emergency Preparedness Link Resource Directory as follows:
Government Sites
www.bt.cdc.gov/ - Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response)
Weather
www.weather.gov/ - NOAA – National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration – Home Page
Services
Training www.training.fema.gov/emiweb/CERT/index.asp - Community Emergency Response Teams
http://www.redcross.org/ - Type in your zip code for local chapter and find Disaster Training Classes, First Aid Classes, CPR, etc....
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