Preparedness

Emergency Preparedness and You
Get Prepared: You May Need to be Self Sufficient for Three to Five Days
After the recent hurricanes in the Americas and in the wake of the tsunami in Asia, emergency preparedness is gnawing at the edge of our collective consciousness; it reinforces the need for all of us to be prepared to be self-sufficient in a time of crisis --especially in the magnitude of disasters like the world has seen in the past year. We also face the omnipresent threat of terrorist attacks; each of us may be called upon to help a fellow traveler, possibly in the mist of our daily commute to work or while shopping at our local market.
Now is the time to take stock of your personal situation. Are you prepared?

Preparedness goes far beyond having a flashlight, water and a battery-powered radio. Having training in CPR and first aid is critical, as you are likely to be the emergency responder for your family or in your workplace or neighborhood when Emergency Medical Services are delayed or unavailable.