Everyone should work to prepare themselves and their families for emergencies.
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- In an emergency, you may not be able to access services taken for granted every day.
- Thus, you are the only one who can ensure the safety of yourself and your loved ones.
- If you prepare ahead of time, you will be better able to assist your family and others in the community.
Every small step toward preparedness makes a difference.
Preparing for emergencies can be an overwhelming project. Tools are available to help you prepare one step at a time.
Do 1 Thing is a web-based twelve month preparedness program that focuses on a different area of emergency preparedness each month, and provides a range of preparedness options for each topic.
See their website - do 1 thing
Every month has a low or no-cost option to become better prepared. Each month you are given a choice of three things you can do, then you choose one. If you do 1 thing each month, by the time a year has passed, you will have taken big steps towards being ready for the unknown.
January
Preparing: Make A PlanYou can jump in at anytime - jump in now and learn about understanding what puts you at risk from disasters and taking steps to lower your risk!
Preparing: Make a Plan Resource and Fact Sheets:
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February
Preparing: WaterYou can jump in at anytime - jump in now and learn about having 72 hours (3 days) worth of water stored for your household!
Preparing: Water Resource and Fact Sheets:
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March
Preparing: ShelteringYou can jump in at anytime - jump in now and learn about knowing how to respond safely when instructions are given to evacuate or take shelter!
Preparing: Sheltering Resource and Fact Sheets:
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April
Preparing: FoodYou can jump in at anytime - jump in now and learn about having an emergency food supply that will meet the needs of your household for three days without outside help!
Preparing: Food Resource and Fact Sheets:
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May
Preparing: Work, School, and CommunityYou can jump in at anytime - jump in now and learn about making sure the people who count on you are prepared for a disaster!
Preparing: Work, School, and Community Resource and Fact Sheets:
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June
Preparing: Unique Family NeedsYou can jump in at anytime - jump in now and learn about being aware and preparing for your family's unique needs!
Preparing: Unique Family Needs Resource and Fact Sheets:
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July
Preparing: Family Communication PlanYou can jump in at anytime - jump in now and learn about having the ability to communicate with family members during a disaster!
Preparing: Family Communication Plan Resource and Fact Sheets:
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August
Preparing: Get InvolvedYou can jump in at anytime - jump in now and learn about making your community stronger by getting trained and getting involved!
Preparing: Get Involved Resource and Fact Sheets:
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September
Preparing: Be InformedYou can jump in at anytime - jump in now and learn about making sure everyone in your household can receive, understand, and act on information received in an emergency!
Preparing: Be Informed Resource and Fact Sheets:
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October
Preparing: PowerYou can jump in at anytime - jump in now and learn about being able to safely meet your basic needs during an electrical outage!
Preparing: Power Resource and Fact Sheets:
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November
Preparing: Emergency SuppliesYou can jump in at anytime - jump in now and learn about remembering important items that may be overlooked when leaving your home in a disaster!
Preparing: Emergency Supplies Resource and Fact Sheets:
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December
Preparing: First AidYou can jump in at anytime - jump in now and learn about being prepared to give first aid while waiting for an ambulance!
Preparing: First Aid Resource and Fact Sheets:
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