From the flu virus to natural disasters, life is full of the unexpected. But one thing is certain. Being prepared makes life’s challenges easier to handle. A little planning can help your family be ready for
whatever comes along.
Your family is prepared for the little everyday emergencies, but would you be ready if a disaster struck close to home? One easy way to plan for the unexpected is to get your family Red Cross Ready for emergencies.
You can be Red Cross Ready in three simple steps:
1. Get a kit — Put together an emergency preparedness kit that includes food; water (at least 1 gallon per person, per day); extra cash; a first aid kit; a flashlight; a radio; a multipurpose tool; medications and medical items; copies of personal documents; a cell phone with chargers; a map of the area; an emergency blanket; emergency numbers; sanitation supplies such as disinfecting bleach; and other essential items.
2. Make a plan — Develop a plan for family communication in the event of an emergency. Agree on evacuation routes so everyone knows what to do and where to go.
3. Be informed — Learn which disasters may naturally occur in your area and what actions to take to protect yourself. Make sure that at least one member of your household is trained in first aid and CPR and knows how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED).
Because it’s easier to meet life’s challenges when your family is prepared.
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