National Preparedness Month - September 2010 Take Time to Prepare for Emergencies Now
This September marks the seventh annual National Preparedness Month – one month designed to encourage Americans to take simple steps to prepare for emergencies and disasters. Even though we don't know when or where disasters and emergencies may strike, we do know that we can do more to be prepared for the unexpected.
Be Ready Utah encourages all Utahns to take on the challenge this September to be “Be Ready.” By doing these four simple steps:
Make a Plan - Be ready with an emergency plan so you know where to go, what to do and how to communicate with your loved ones in case of an emergency. Practice your plan once a year if you can.
Get a Kit - Be ready with an emergency supply kit so you can be self-sufficient for three – five days. Don’t forget some basic emergency supplies in your vehicle as well. Visit http://bereadyutah.gov/family/documents/72-hourchecklistpdf.pdf to print off a 72-hour kit checklist.
Get a Kit - Be ready with an emergency supply kit so you can be self-sufficient for three – five days. Don’t forget some basic emergency supplies in your vehicle as well. Visit http://bereadyutah.gov/family/documents/72-hourchecklistpdf.pdf to print off a 72-hour kit checklist.
Be Informed - Be informed about Utah’s natural hazards and get to know the local emergency manager in your community.
Get Involved – Look for opportunities to help others become better prepared and volunteer your expertise and talents. Become a CERT member in your community.
Join us for the upcoming Healthy Utah Preparedness Webinar
Title: Family and Individual Emergency Preparedness
Presenter: Michael Stever – UDOH EMS and Health Preparedness
Date: Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Time: 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM MST
In time of Disaster, the 911 type response that we are used to will not exist. We will have to make do with what we have on hand. Family and individual preparedness is the foundation upon which survival is built. Family and Individual Preparedness Training aims to provide information, resources and tools to help individuals and families plan and prepare for potential emergencies. This workshop will illustrate the possible disasters that we might face in Utah, and highlight the myths and realities of human response to emergencies and disasters. In addition, the workshop will present the “how to’s” of family and individual preparedness including 72 hour home emergency kits, emergency plans and recommended training.
Reserve your Webinar Seat Now at: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/793709603
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