In July, the American Red Cross launched its "Safe and Well" Web site to provide families with a tool to exchange important information with loved ones and friends in the immediate aftermath of a disaster. The site allows a disaster victim to select and post standard messages for friends and family that indicate the victim is safe and well and will make contact when able. Those worried about the safety of a victim can access the site, enter either the name and telephone number or name and complete address of the person in question, and view their "safe and well" messages.
WHY PREPARE? Download the Ready.gov Brochure
in PDF format Providence Emergency Management and Office of Homeland Security reminds all residents that daylight saving time ends this weekend. When turning your clocks back one hour, remember to change the batteries in your smoke detectors and review the contents of your family's disaster kit. For additional information on family emergency preparedness planning, please visit www.fema.gov.
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