Everyone is impacted during an emergency, but children are particularly vulnerable, not only due to physical risks but also because they often lack the knowledge to respond safely and appropriately to an emergency. It’s important to give your children the knowledge and skills they need to understand and respond confidently and safely when a crisis…
It’s time to put your preparedness skills to the test. Imagine this: You are fast asleep on a cool autumn night and at 2:30 in the morning the sirens begin to blare. A train has derailed just ½ mile from your house. Several cars carrying anhydrous ammonia have overturned and the breeze is carrying the…
September is National Preparedness Month. It’s a great time to evaluate your own level of preparedness and see what preparedness plans and services your city or county has. How are you going to celebrate National Preparedness Month? Here are some ideas: Find out about Preparedness plans in your area. Every community should have an Emergency Response…