September is National Preparedness Month

9/8/2023 (Permalink)

Be Prepared Not Scared

National Preparedness Month is observed every September to promote the importance of preparing for emergencies that can happen any time of the year.

Older adults are especially vulnerable when emergencies and disasters occur.  There are things that can be done however to help if these events occur. 

          BUILDING AN EMERGENCY KIT

• Water and non-perishable food for several days for you and your pets
• Extra cell phone battery or charger
• Battery-powered or hand crank radio that can receive NOAA Weather Radio tone alerts and extra batteries
• First aid kit
• Whistle to signal for help
• Dust mask, to help filter contaminated air and plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter-in-place  
• Moist towelettes, garbage bags, and plastic ties for personal cleanup
• Non-sparking wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
• Can opener (if kit contains canned food)
• Local maps

Be sure to share with your family and friends what your plans are should an emergency occur.

You can find other helpful information on the website ready.gov

What ever happens SERVPRO of Clarion Jefferson and Forest Counties will be there to help make it "Like it never even happened."