What are your 2015 resolutions? Losing weight? Yep. Eating healthy? For sure. Preparing for emergencies? Um, no, you’d not thought of that, right? We ask that you do because we see every day the impact disasters–mostly house fires–have on people. So, below are 12 actions, one for each month, that you can take to become more prepared by the end of 2015!
- Download a Red Cross mobile app.
- Learn about how to prevent fires in your kitchen (the number one cause of house fires).
- Talk with your family about having two ways out of every room in the house to ensure that each of you knows how to get out in case of a fire.
- Make a disaster plan with your family. By having a disaster plan each member of your family will know where to go if there is a disaster as well as having other important information on hand.
- Check your smoke detectors twice a year to ensure that they are in working condition.
- Complete the home fire preparedness checklist.
- Build a disaster kit, so you have the items you would need in case you have to evacuate.
- Learn how to prepare for members of your family with special needs like children, pets, individuals with disabilities and seniors.
- Purchase a weather radio so you can be informed during weather related disasters.
- Learn about the weather warning systems and what each warning means.
- Put together a car kit that has items you might need if you get stuck during a winter storm.
- Tell your family and friends about the importance of being prepared and challenge them to take the steps above.
Report back about your success as you move forward. Want additional guidance? We’re here for you. Call us at (612) 871-7676 and ask for Jenn in Disaster Cycle Services.
Have a fabulous 2015!
American Red Cross 