National Public Health Week - 16 Emergency Preparedness Tips!

"Happy National Public Health Week! Here are 16 Emergency Preparedness Tips to know to be better prepared for any situation. 

Your Resilience:

Know your risks - be informed, aware, and prepared for disasters that may occur in your area.

Know your community's emergency alerts and warnings systems. 

Your Family:

Prepare for your family's needs - medical supplies, doctor information, specific diet needs.

Make a plan to determine how and where to reunite if separated.

Ensure children are familiar with their school's emergency preparedness plans.

Build a disaster supplies kit with items such as canned food, water, first aid supplies, and cash.

Prepare a "to go" pet kit with food, water dish, leash, medical records, blanket, and photos of pet.

Your Communications:

Input emergency contact names/numbers in your cell phone.

Send text messages to let others know you are safe.

Always keep electronic devices fully charged.

Your Home and Car:

Develop a home escape plan to get out quickly and safely.

Know how to shut off your utilities in your home.

Keep a car emergency supply kit including nonperishable food, can opener, water, radio, flashlight, batteries, first aid kit, blankets. Always keep your gas tank full.

Your Community:

Help prepare your community, especially elders and those with disabilities.

Get CPR certified.

Join the Albany County Medical Reserve Corps to help build a stronger and healthier community.

More Information & Resources:

15 Emergency Preparedness Tips | PDF - https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/15-emergency-preparedness-tips/30641694

Kids - Family Communication Plan PDF - https://www.ready.gov/sites/default/files/2019-06/family_communications_plan_kids.pdf

Parents - Family Communication Plan PDF - https://www.ready.gov/sites/default/files/2019-06/family_communications_plan_parents.pdf

Make a Plan - Form - https://www.ready.gov/plan-form

Red Cross - CPR Certified - https://www.redcross.org/take-a-class?scode=PSG00000E017&gclid=c9cab6b741a51ef94d3cd166ec218285&gclsrc=3p.ds&&cid=generator&med=cpc&source=google&msclkid=c9cab6b741a51ef94d3cd166ec218285&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=FACPR%20%7C%20NonBrand%7CSearch&utm_term=bls%20classes%20near%20me%20today&utm_content=All%20Classes

Albany County - RegisteredandReady - https://registeredandready.com/ "

This information was shared from Albany County's recent email update.