#Preparedness

National Preparedness is, of course all about "Preparing" - “Pre-pare” ~ “Pre” means before… not after. Preparation is not reaction to a threat or incident – it is planning and equipping oneself ahead of a time when need may arise. ? Get a Kit: See all the Disaster Kits and Survival Supplies below ? Make a Plan: See our Survival...

Where are you? What's your concern? Are you sure? Not everyone really knows their risks. How does one prepare for what is unknown? Hurricanes cause inland flooding. Earthquakes happen everywhere. (It's not just we Californians that needs to prepare for a shake!) Know the particulars for all natural disasters including; Drought, Earthquakes, Extreme Heat, Floods, Hurricanes, Landslides, Debris Flow, Severe Weather...

SHELTER Choosing to take shelter is necessary in many emergencies. Taking appropriate shelter is critical in times of disaster. Sheltering is appropriate when conditions require that you seek protection in your home, place of employment or other location when disaster strikes. Sheltering outside the hazard area could include staying with friends and relatives, seeking commercial lodging or staying in a...

National Preparedness Month is a campaign to highlight the need for preparedness, but preparedness is a year-round effort. Roughly half of all Americans make New Year's resolutions. In 2014, FEMA and the Ad Council are encouraging them to Resolve to be Ready for potential emergencies by committing to make preparedness a year-round family activity. Winging it is not an emergency...

Share Preparedness Resources Preparing yourself is the first step - but being a part of the Preparedness Community means going a but further. There are many things you can do to participate - Join CERT (it's Free!) History of CERT Free App for CERT (& everyone else!) Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Programs Learn the Preparedness Terms to talk the...

National Preparedness Month. It doesn't take much to participate - but it will mean a LOT if you do not. Get a Kit. Make a Plan. Be Informed. Get Involved. Don’t miss all our great Disaster Preparedness Articles, Tips, Survival Plans, Guides and Emergency Preparedness Recommendations in the National Preparedness Month Blog Emergency Survival Kits Emergency Food and Water Shelter...

Why is National Preparedness Month held each September? Because 9/11/01 is a day that shook all of America and the rest of Planet Earth like no other in history. We shall never forget We shall keep this day, We shall keep the events and the tears In our minds, our memory and our hearts and take them with us as...

What is your Plan? If you really mean to "Be Disaster Aware, Take Action to Prepare" then you need a PLAN. Here's some help to get started: Disaster Survival Tips Disaster Preparedness Videos Disaster & Survival Blog Emergency Preparedness Plans Emergency Preparedness Checklists Your family may not be together when a disaster strikes so it is important to plan in advance...

While everyone should learn First Aid and have a good Emergency First Aid Guide, mass casualties in a Disaster require a different focus than day-to-day cuts, bumps, and bruises. First Aid is the most important component of disaster response. A common complaint about CERT programs is disappointment in the first aid segment: "It was not enough." Disaster First Aid is designed...

Get Social and "Be Disaster Aware, Take Action to Prepare" National Preparedness Month - Follow #NatlPrep for tips. More info: www.ready.gov/september National Preparedness Month has a different theme every week. Details: http://go.usa.gov/5MCH Be Disaster Aware, Take Action to Prepare!  #PrepareAthon Don’t miss all our great Disaster Preparedness Articles, Tips, Survival Plans, Guides and Emergency Preparedness Recommendations in the National Preparedness Month Blog Emergency Survival Kits Emergency Food...