EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

Every day millions of people wake up, go to work, take kids to school, farm their lands or go to ball games. But every so often the unexpected happens: an earthquake, a fire, a chemical spill or some other emergency. Routines change drastically and people are suddenly aware of how fragile their lives can be. Disasters disrupt hundreds of thousands of lives every year and each disaster has lasting effects - people are seriously injured, sometimes killed and property damage runs into the billions of dollars.

You should know how to respond to severe weather or any disaster that could occur in your area: hurricanes, earthquakes, lightning, extreme cold weather and floods. You should also be prepared to be self - sufficient for at least three days. This may mean providing your own shelter, first aid, food, water and sanitation.

There are six (6) basic items to include in any size emergency kit:

Food

Tools / Emergency Supplies

First Aid Supplies

Clothing and Bedding

Water

Special Needs Items

You should have emergency kit(s) for:

Home

Vehicle

Place of Business

Child Bedside Backpack

Baby Diaper Bag Refilled Always

Students (Book Backpack)

House Pets

Emergency Container Tip:

Create emergency kit(s) and store in any type of containers. Containers with wheels are great for larger kits; garbage cans, foot - lockers, chest, duffle bags, tote bags, ice chest, various sizes of suitcases, various sizes of plastic boxes, even a pillow case, blankets or sleeping bags will work to roll - up emergency supplies in!

If you would like more information about natural disasters, preparedness, training, maps, hazardous materials, or if you are interested in having an emergency preparedness presentation for a group (businesses, church gatherings, family reunions, etc.) with a demonstration of an earthquake and sound effect, please contact us at (801) 538 - 3400.

Coming Soon!

Information on:

Preparedness for people with disabilities
   Bedridden
   Blind
   Buddy System & Fire Wardens
   Deaf and Hard of Hearing
   Hand Walkers
   Wheelchair

How to Help Children After a Disaster
Disaster Preparedness for Seniors
Food Storage
Water Storage

Tips and Ideas for Home & Place of Business
   To Keep from Financial Hardship & Injuries