Emergency Preparedness
Posted April 18, 2012 by Beth in Consumer Education
An emergency or disaster can happen at any time. Do you have a plan in place to help you keep in touch with your family and friends? What about some of basic essentials like food, water, electricity or even telephones? While each person’s abilities and needs are unique, every individual can take steps to prepare for all kinds of emergencies from fires to tornadoes to floods. It is best to prepare for an emergency ahead of time by making an emergency plan that fits your own personal needs and those of your loved ones. Follow the 3 steps listed below to create a plan for any disaster.
Step 1 Get a Kit: put together basic supplies, medications and medical supplies, an extra set of wheelchair batteries, etc. and copies of important documents.
Step 2 Make a Plan: write a plan on paper and put it in your supply kit, make a list of emergency contacts, find locations to go inside and outside of your home, make transportation arrangements if needed, and decide how to handle situations when accommodations are not available.
Step 3 Be Informed: understand what might happen and know what types of emergencies are likely to affect your region.
For more information about the 3 steps you can visit Ready website at www.ready.gov. It’s time to be prepared!
