When is National Preparedness Month?
September is National Preparedness Month, which means it’s time to prepare for any disaster that may occur at home, in the office, or in the community.
Sponsored by Ready.gov, this year’s theme is “Americans Stand Ready.”
According to the AICPA, 60% of Americans believe a natural disaster may impact them within 3-5 years. With almost every corner of the country susceptible to a disastrous event, it’s better to be prepared than to be caught in a dangerous situation.
If you work with older communities, visit Ready.gov’s Older Adults page for specific information on how to best support the people you care about.
The team at LifeSecure wants to help you prepare in four key ways during National
5 Ways to Prepare Your For an Emergency
1. Make a Plan
Where will you go if there’s a tornado? Or a hurricane? How will you communicate your status to your loved ones?
When an emergency hits, it’s challenging to think of an effective plan when your mind races with other thoughts. Save yourself time and stress by thinking ahead and making an emergency plan.
2. Build An Emergency Kit
Emergency kits can be the difference between life and death. Whether stranded on the road or caught in a hurricane, ensure you have sufficient supplies to support you and your family throughout the entire event and recovery. Plan to have enough supplies for each household member, including any pets.
To avoid the stress and difficulty of buying each piece of equipment individually, LifeSecure put together various emergency kits for different situations. Since we began building emergency kits, LifeSecure has secured over a million lives.
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3. Prepare for Disasters
Be aware of the necessary safety procedures if you live in an area that is especially susceptible to earthquakes, tornadoes, or other disasters.
While natural disasters are not preventable, you can prevent personal disasters by staying alert.
Contact your insurance company to ensure you are covered for emergencies, and keep a close eye on weather reports and alerts.
4. Stay Informed
Along with your emergency kits and evacuation plans, it’s essential to stay informed in the days and moments leading up to a disaster.
Doing so helps you stay aware of any road closures or situations that may require you to adjust your emergency plans on the fly.
If you have a rechargeable radio, ensure it’s charged in case of a power loss. Staying informed and aware can be the difference between serious injury and safety.
5. Practice Your Plan
When an emergency strikes, you need to be working on autopilot. By practicing your emergency plan, you’ll not only get the chance to memorize any routes, but also find any weak points you might have overlooked.
Routine practice helps you and your family know what to do when you don’t have much time to think.
Personal Disaster Preparedness for People with Disabilities
When building emergency preparedness kits, people with disabilities must consider more specific items.
If you use a wheelchair, “add spare tires and an air compressor to your emergency kit to ensure you can stay mobile in the event of an emergency.” For people suffering from vision loss, list out on your plan the location of the nearest accessible public transportation, hospital, and emergency services.”
During a blackout, people using medical equipment that requires electricity need to know their options for how to keep it running. You can ask your doctor for best practices to keep them running and contact the local power authorities to put you on a priority power restoration list.
Also, don’t forget to contact your local emergency management office “to self-identify to receive targeted assistance during emergencies and disasters.”
To avoid serious injuries during a disaster, make sure you are well-prepared ahead of time.
Need Supplies During National Preparedness Month?
Be prepared. Most disasters are inevitable, but that doesn’t mean you can’t be ready for when they strike.
At LifeSecure, we take emergency preparedness seriously. We offer a range of safety kits for various events. With our kits, you can rest easy knowing you are prepared to weather any storm. Take advantage of National Preparedness Month and get your kit today.
