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An emergency can strike without warning, destroying homes and businesses, cutting off utilities and supplies, and threatening the health and safety of you and your family. You must do your part and be prepared beginning with the following steps:
For more information on how to get yourself and your family prepared for emergencies, review the information at the following websites to get you started:
http://www.ready.gov/emergency-planning-checklists
http://www.redcross.org/prepare/location/home-family
Someone in your home also might require extra help and assistance including elderly parents, young children, family members with functional needs, or others. Review the information on the following websites for more specific and in-depth personal disaster planning:
FEMA
http://www.ready.gov/individuals-access-functional-needs
http://www.ready.gov/infants-young-children
http://www.ready.gov/seniors
AMERICAN RED CROSS
http://www.redcross.org/prepare/location/home-family/children
http://www.redcross.org/prepare/location/home-family/disabilities
http://www.redcross.org/prepare/location/home-family/seniors
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS
https://www.aap.org/en-us/advocacy-and-policy/aap-health-initiatives/Children-and-Disasters/Pages/default.aspx
Being prepared at work is just as important as being prepared at home. Disasters and emergencies can occur at any time of he day or night. Everything from natural disasters to pandemics can negatively impact your workplace. Mitigte those impacts by preparing your business for the unexpected. Whether you are a business owner or an employee, preparedness in the workplace cannot be overstated. Please log on to the following website for guidance on how to prepare your workplace for emergencies:
FEMA
http://www.ready.gov/business
http://www.fema.gov/media-library/resources-documents/collections/357
RED CROSS
http://www.redcross.org/prepare/location/workplace
SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
https://www.sba.gov/content/disaster-preparedness