It’s never too late to start
preparing... until it is.
Join the Black Emergency Managers Association
International in their ongoing 'I CARE..' campaign, and taking an active role
in caring about health, family, and our communities.
Preparedness Habits
- Notice:
- Build a habit of noticing exits
in public places.
- Staying in a hotel for the
first time, take the stairs down at least once so you know where they
lead.
- Learn:
- Take a class in CPR or learn
how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED). When bystanders do
CPR or use an AED, they can keep someone alive until emergency
responders arrive. We need to help people feel more willing to do CPR,
which will help more people survive. That willingness and confidence
will come from training and practice.
- Give:
- There is always a need for
blood. If you’ve never donated before, visit the Red
Cross website and learn what it takes to
donate. For most people, it’s a relatively quick process and it saves
lives. If you haven’t donated for some time, take a minute and make an
appointment now.
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Preparedness TIPS for families, communities,
businesses, and schools.
- Consider the basics:
- Make a plan, get a kit, be informed, and get involved.
- Make a plan:
- Know what kinds of disasters and emergencies might happen where
you are.
- Consider how you might respond to a wildfire, a flood, or an
earthquake.
- Get a kit:
- Store the essentials, like water, food, flashlight, first aid,
meds, and pet supplies.
- Make sure you have a kit in your car.
- Stay informed:
- Sign up for local alerts and keep a portable charger handy.
- Get involved:
Consider joining your city’s
CERT program or volunteering with other emergency preparedness groups in your
community.
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After you do any of these activities, it’s important to
share what you’re doing.
Just pick one person and let them know you’re sharing
because you care about them.
The more we prepare, the more resilient we’ll be when an
emergency happens.
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