READY ???, OR NOT???

Disasters come in all forms – fire, flood, hurricane, chemical spills, etc. Preparation for disaster takes a little advance planning and coordination.

FOR INDIVIDUALS

• Can I perform CPR?
• Do I know the basics of first aid?
• Do I have a 3 day supply of water and non- perishable food items in the house right now?
• Do I know how to shut off water and gas to the house?

FOR FAMILIES

• Have we had a family fire drill?
• Do we know where we would meet if a disaster prevents us from returning home?
• Do we have plenty of emergency supplies – food, water, first aid kit, tools, clothing, etc.?
• Have we talked with our neighbors about how we could support each other in a disaster? Are there people in our neighborhood who might need extra assistance?

Answering these questions is the first step toward being prepared. Answering “yes” will save precious minutes and lessen anxious moments when disaster strikes. Disaster Preparedness will be the theme of this year’s Health Fair in November. Look for more information on making a family disaster kit, rotating food and water supplies, city evacuation routes, pets and disaster and CTK’s role as a designated Red Cross Shelter.

Last updated: 2005-09-07