Get Involved in Your Community's Preparedness

9/20/2019 (Permalink)

Has your community experienced a disaster? According to a 2018 survey, it found that 41% of Americans say they're not prepared for a disaster.

What about you? Throughout this month we've learned some great tips from #NationalPreparednessMonth on how to prepare ourselves and our families for a disaster. As #NatlPrep month wraps up, how can you continue to prepare?

Get Involved in Your Community's Preparedness

Most cities have first responders and organizations in place to respond during a disaster. Get to know those organizations in your community. You can find them here.

Take a CERT class, First Aid class, or CPR/AED. These life saving skills come in handy during a disaster for those that need medical assistance. You can find a list of classes in your community here.

Most importantly, Don't Stop Preparing. We may not know when the next disaster will happen, but we can know we can be prepared. #BeReady and #PrepareNow. Teach your children, and tell your friends and family. The more people that are prepared, the faster the community can get back on their feet.