As we all know, 2011 threw some pretty unpredictable weather at us. We didn’t exactly anticipate a hurricane, an earthquake, and a snowstorm in October. This left many families unprepared as disaster struck. As 2011 comes to an end, it’s time to prepare for 2012.
For many people, New Year’s means making the resolution to lose weight, stop smoking, or to simply get more exercise. Keeping these resolutions is the hard part, but, emergency preparedness is one resolution that is easy to keep by taking four vital steps: be informed about the different types of emergencies that can happen in your area and their appropriate responses, make a family plan, build an emergency kit, and get involved in community preparedness. A few tips to remember are:
• Set aside a few dollars every week to create an emergency supply kit
• Slowly stocking up on items every week for your emergency supply kit is a great way to build your kit while keeping within your spending limits
• Keep an emergency supply kit in your car- you never know when disaster might strike
• Already have an emergency supply kit? Make sure you check all expiration dates and replace any items that are expired or are about to expire
• Keep your gas tank at least half full during the winter months
• Include important documents in your emergency supply kit such as S.S. cards, medical cards, etc. in a watertight bag
• Money is important to keep in your kit, as ATM’s and credit card machines may not be working during emergencies
Resolve to be Ready in 2012!
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