A new year suggests new beginnings and a fresh start. For many, it is a time to make resolutions to stop bad habits while others set goals they wish to achieve in the coming year. The American Red Cross encourages all Americans to resolve to prepare themselves and their loved ones in 2007.
Disaster can strike at any time and often without warning. Kick off the new year right by following these three simple steps to get prepared: (1) get or build an emergency supplies kit, (2) make a plan that includes evacuation information and emergency contacts for staying connected with loved ones during a disaster and (3) be informed about the types of disasters that you may face and the best ways to respond to them.
Once you've got the preparedness basics down, the following easy tips help you take another step each month to make yourself and your loved ones even more ready to face life?’s emergencies.