Preparedness Tips

Hurricane Katrina is just telling us that there
should not ever be a place for complacency about
safety. This is a time we all should check and
make a resolution to check regularly in future
how prepared we are for such time of disaster.
Here are a few tips for disaster preparedness:

Pick a day that's easy to remember, such as the
first of the month, to test your home's smoke
detectors and flashlights and radiobatteries.

Keep your emergency food and water supply fresh
by consuming and replacing items before their expiration date.

Store your emergengy prepardness plan and disaster supplies kit in
the same place.

Include books and games in your emergency supplies kit. You'll want
something to do and keep your mind away from unnecessary anxieties.

Always have at least a half-tank of gas in your car, so you'll be prepared
to evacuate.

Involve Children in emergency prepardness. they'll react better during
a real-life emergency if they've practised beforehand

Hold a fire drill at night, to practise finding your way out of the dark.

Conduct a "household hazard hunt." look for furnature that needs
securing, flammable products that require safe storage, and other items
that could fall or cause a fire. Then fix problem areas.