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National Preparedness Month

National Preparedness Month

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by: KatyDotCom Active Indicator LED Icon 3 Site Admin  OP 
~ 4 years ago   Sep 13, '19 9:11am  
 
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September is National Preparedness Month, the perfect time to create an emergency plan for your family. The Harris County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management (HCOHSEM) and the Ready Campaign have information that can help you get started. HCOHSEM encourages everyone to have an emergency supplies kit, make a plan, and stay informed.
 
"Emergencies will happen, but taking action now can help us minimize the impact they will have on our lives," said Harris County Emergency Management Coordinator Mark Sloan. "This is why we promote preparedness year round."
 
Your emergency supplies kit should have enough non-perishable food and water to last seven to ten days. Other essential items to include:
 
- Copies of important documents, including identification and insurance policies
- First-aid kit
- NOAA weather radio and batteries
- Mobile phone and charger
- Prescription medicines
- Sleeping bag and blankets
- Clothing and shoes
- Personal hygiene items such as toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, and deodorant
- Essential supplies for infants and medically fragile family members
- Cash and checkbook
- Pet supplies including food, water, leashes, crates and vaccination records
 
"People with access and functional needs may be especially vulnerable during and after emergencies," added Sloan. "Planning ahead will make it easier to get the support they need."
 
If you live in an evacuation zone, locate recommended evacuation routes and follow instructions from local authorities. To determine if your home is located in an evacuation zone, check the Zip Zone Evacuation Map.
 
It is very important to stay informed before, during and after a disaster. Sign up to receive emergency alerts at www.readyharris.org and closely monitor local news media. Officials will provide information about current conditions, evacuations and re-entry.
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~ 4 years ago   Sep 16, '19 2:13pm  
This is very good. I would only add that you discuss and practice a fire drill. Yes really. April 27, 2018 (A Friday Morning), my home caught fire unexpectedly of course. My teenage son was the only one home and may have died if the neighbor didn't hear him screaming "Andrew" fanatically. Because the dog had a human name, the neighbor was startled to know what was wrong with Andrew, saw the horrendous amount of smoke pouring from the back door, and called 911. Because we had absolutely NO plan, and my son was frantically trying to save all the animals, he could have easily died. He later told me; I went back upstairs (where the fire was) four times but wasn't able to do anything the fourth because the heat and smoke were so bad!
Discuss it and have some kind of plan please. You may regret it if you don't. I regret it still
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