NOW'S THE TIME
"RESOLVE TO BE READY" IN 2010
For many, the New Year is a time for making resolutions and goals for the year to come. The Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Ready Campaign is asking Americans to Resolve to be Ready in 2010 by putting emergency preparedness at the top of their list of resolutions.
Individual planning is the cornerstone of emergency preparedness. All Americans are urged to consider the importance - and real value - of being prepared for all hazards.
Being Ready for emergencies can be an easy new year's resolution to keep by following the Ready Campaign's three simple steps:
- Get an emergency supply kit.
- Make a family emergency plan.
- Be informed about the types of emergencies that can happen in your area and their appropriate responses.
By taking these three steps - in particular having an emergency supply kit both at home and in the car - Americans will be prepared for winter mainstays like power outages and icy roads. Each of these kits should include basic necessities such as water, food and first-aid supplies to help you survive if you are without power or become stranded in your vehicle. Complete checklists for each kit are available at www.ready.gov.
By making the decision to "Resolve to be Ready" in 2010 and following the simple preparedness steps in advance, Americans will minimize the impact of emergencies on themselves, their family, and their businesses. By visiting www.ready.gov or calling
1(800)BE-READY, individuals can access free materials that will help them make and keep a new year's resolution that will bring their families peace of mind.
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