It is just a matter of time before most of us will have to deal with some sort of disaster that will interrupt our standard way of life. If we depend on our luck, or worse depend on someone else to take care of us when disaster comes our way, then we are like the proverbial ostrich with its head in the sand.
Disaster stories monopolize the media and we hear about entire communities faced with situations of no food, water, electricity, first aid and no rescue available for days, sometimes weeks. Some disasters happen without warning while others have plenty of warning that goes unheeded.
Every type of disastrous situation can jeopardize our safety!
Being prepared for disaster is as simple as making up your mind to do so and then following a few common-sense guidelines. Being prepared not only offers peace of mind, but it also empowers us with knowledge that could save lives.
The American Red Cross offers substantial courses that help to prepare for emergencies. Go to www.redcross.org for complete information.
Visit Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) www.fema.gov. Their Plan Ahead and Are Your Ready information is invaluable.
In the meantime you can effectively start preparing for disaster safety at your own workplace, home or school by following these simple steps:
Put together a plan-of-communication to initiate if all phones, electricity and transportation become inaccessible.
Assemble a survival kit for each person that includes non-perishable food, water, hygiene and medical requirements enough to sustain each individual for a minimum of 7 days.
Decide on a plan-of-action that includes maps, primary and alternate evacuation routes and assembly destinations. Ensure the routes would be accessible without any usual modes of power, communication or transportation options.
Share your preparedness information with family, friends, neighbors and colleagues. This will encourage them to also prepare and it will help support your own safety efforts in the event of an emergency.
When disaster strikes, there is no room for panic but most certainly some people will. It’s far less likely that anyone who’s prepared, knowledgeable and who has a plan will respond in panic.
September is National Preparedness Month. For even more information on how you can get ready, visit http://www.ready.gov/ There’s no better time than now to get prepared!
Sherri Nance, Senior Project Manager
September 25, 2009
For more information about SMS, visit www.growwithsms.com or email info@growwithsms.com.
Disaster stories monopolize the media and we hear about entire communities faced with situations of no food, water, electricity, first aid and no rescue available for days, sometimes weeks. Some disasters happen without warning while others have plenty of warning that goes unheeded.
Every type of disastrous situation can jeopardize our safety!
Being prepared for disaster is as simple as making up your mind to do so and then following a few common-sense guidelines. Being prepared not only offers peace of mind, but it also empowers us with knowledge that could save lives.
The American Red Cross offers substantial courses that help to prepare for emergencies. Go to www.redcross.org for complete information.
Visit Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) www.fema.gov. Their Plan Ahead and Are Your Ready information is invaluable.
In the meantime you can effectively start preparing for disaster safety at your own workplace, home or school by following these simple steps:
Put together a plan-of-communication to initiate if all phones, electricity and transportation become inaccessible.
Assemble a survival kit for each person that includes non-perishable food, water, hygiene and medical requirements enough to sustain each individual for a minimum of 7 days.
Decide on a plan-of-action that includes maps, primary and alternate evacuation routes and assembly destinations. Ensure the routes would be accessible without any usual modes of power, communication or transportation options.
Share your preparedness information with family, friends, neighbors and colleagues. This will encourage them to also prepare and it will help support your own safety efforts in the event of an emergency.
When disaster strikes, there is no room for panic but most certainly some people will. It’s far less likely that anyone who’s prepared, knowledgeable and who has a plan will respond in panic.
September is National Preparedness Month. For even more information on how you can get ready, visit http://www.ready.gov/ There’s no better time than now to get prepared!
Sherri Nance, Senior Project Manager
September 25, 2009
For more information about SMS, visit www.growwithsms.com or email info@growwithsms.com.
Great article. Thanks for the links.
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