With disasters happening more unexpectedly than ever, it is important to be Red Cross ready! This includes get a kit, make a plan, and be informed. This is something that should always be running through someone’s head in the state of an emergency.
It is important to make a kit that includes all the safety items a family would need. This includes extra batteries, nonperishable food, a first aid kit, jugs of water, a battery powered radio and flashlight, copies of important personal documents, and medications. This kit should be in the room that your family has chosen to be the “safe room”. This is the room where everyone gathers to meet when an emergency strikes. Having someone trained in CPR or first aid is also very helpful.
Lastly, be informed. It is important to know about your local emergency system. Many communities, such as mine, use sirens to let people know when we’re in an emergency. Also, knowing the differences between certain weather terms is helpful such as the difference between a severe weather watch and a severe weather warning.
I cannot emphasize how important these three steps are. It could affect someone’s life completely. Contact your local Red Cross for more important on CPR and first aid courses.
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