Would you be able to be self-sufficient for a minimum of 72-hours while emergency workers care for critically injured individuals? Emergencies can occur at any time, and being prepared is the best strategy to quickly provide peace of mind and to begin focusing on recovery. For more information, check out the Emergency preparedness guide.
Follow these three steps to become better prepared to face a range of emergencies:
Know the hazards
The first step to getting prepared for an emergency is to understand which hazards you need to plan for.
Make your plan
Create an emergancy plan for you and your family so you will know how to respond to a disaster. Knowing what to do will reduce anxiety and help keep you focused and safe.
Create your emergency kit
Make sure you are ready when a disaster strikes by having an emergency kit on hand. You can buy these from a number of retailers or create your own by using this checklist to help you make a kit that will work for your family (and pet) situation.