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Do You Have an Emergency Kit? | |
Do You Know Where the Shelters Are? | |
What's in Your Family Emergency Plan? |
Are you ready? Take the
Ready or Not
Ready? quiz to find out.
Emergencies such as natural disasters
and an influenza pandemic have the potential of disrupting thousands of
lives. One may affect you and your family. When emergencies occur, the Coast
Guard is likely to be among the first responders. Military and civilian
organizations focus on the most critical needs first.
First Responders (with Mrs. Papp) | |
Regional Preparedness (with Admiral Papp) | |
National Preparedness Month (with Admiral and Mrs. Papp) |
Take these three simple steps to prepare -- Get a kit. Make a plan. Be
informed.
Get a Kit
Assemble a collection of first aid supplies, food, water, medicines, and
important papers that can sustain you and your family until a crisis passes.
Consider the unique needs of your family and pets, then assemble emergency
supply kits in your home, car, and workplace.
Make a Plan
You and your family members may not be together when an emergency strikes.
Planning ahead for various emergencies will improve your chances of keeping
in touch, staying safe, and quickly reuniting.
Be Informed
Emergencies can arise from weather and other natural hazards, industrial and
transportation accidents, influenza pandemics, and terrorist acts.
Anticipate the emergencies most likely to affect you and your family.
Knowing what to do can make all the difference when seconds count.
Resources
The following websites offer more information, including useful links and
checklists:
Take the ‘Ready or Not Ready?’ Quiz
Find Out How You Did on the ‘Ready or Not Ready?’ Quiz
Emergency Kit Tips and Checklists
Family Readiness Resources for Work-Life Staff and Ombudsmen
Personal
Readiness Plan (PRP)- Organize and Store Your Personal Information and
Paperwork