Permit me to share with readers of this blog, emergency preparedness information that is also shared with our Petaluma ALERT volunteers (Alliance of Emergency Response Teams) via their newsletter. (Just click on the following links.)
September – National Emergency Preparedness Month Update
Before we close out EP month, let’s take a look at a couple of interesting articles that deserve your attention as we approach California’s Great Shakeout! (October 18th.)
1- How many hands would go up if you asked any audience the question: Do you have an emergency kit or would you be self-sustained for at least 72 hours during an emergency?
Check out – http://www.emergencymgmt.com/templates/gov_print_article?id=166763166
2- As a follow-up to #1, look at Eric Holderman’s Individual Responsibility in Disasters.
http://www.emergencymgmt.com/templates/gov_print_article?id=168372726
3- Now that we have your attention, please read: Woeful Success Rate in Citizen Preparedness Suggests New Approaches are Necessary.
http://www.emergencymgmt.com/templates/gov_print_article?id=168681706
4- Hurricane Katrina and other disasters have given us a series of emergency preparedness wake-up calls. Do we pay attention now or continue to hit the snooze button?
http://www.emergencymgmt.com/templates/gov_print_article?id=168783686
Don’t forget next month – The Calif. Great ShakeOut – Thursday (10/18)
Why should you participate?
http://shakeout.org/california/whyparticipate/
Ray Boeyenga
Great summation of good questions and researched linked answers. Enjoyable reading and a great reminder. On Oct 18 we have the ShakeoutBC up here in British Columbia.
September 28th, 2012 9:03 am
SmartChoiceFoodStorage
Everyone should not only have short term food storage but also some long term food storage. A 72 hour kit is a must to start out. When working on your food storage my rule of thumb is buy one to use and buy one to look at.
November 1st, 2012 8:12 pm