September is National Preparedness Month, So Let’s Get Ready!
There's a lot to think about when preparing for real-time emergencies, so let's take it one step at a time. Getting prepared is within your reach! All month long, we'll be offering a tip of the week to help better prepare our communities. If we all prepare, our community is safer during a disaster and more resilient afterward.
Week 3: Gather & Organize Supplies
Gathering emergency supplies is easier than you may think, and you probably have most of what you need already in your home. Everyone in your household needs a Go Bag for when you need to evacuate, including the kids, the pets, and extended family members.
Whether you Stay or Go after a major disaster, plan to be on your own for 5-7 days. Include what you and members of your household will need to meet daily needs such as meals, sanitation, medication, and maintaining personal medical devices. A Go Bag contains items such as extra medication, snacks, water, a flashlight, and a change of clothes.
Remember to update your Go Bags and Stay Box as needs change and as people grow!
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