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Stay Informed!
Are You Ready?
No matter where you are located in the world today, disasters happen unexpectedly all the time. While technology is getting better at anticipating a disaster before it hits, we will always have unforeseeable emergencies that we have to prepare for. It is important to know what could potentially happen in your area so that you can get ready to protect your family in case such an occurrence.
You have a choice, and the time to get ready for that emergency. Read up on what those possible emergencies are and know your facts. Know the organizations that are there to help during crisis'. FEMA, CERT, NOAA, Red Cross and many more nonprofits as well as community volunteer organizations that often include EMTs and firefighters are trained for time in need. Then stock up on emergency foods and water to know you can always provide the necessities for your loved ones. First Aid Kits and Radio flashlights are also important to keep alert and healthy during a disaster.
Be Ready. Chose to save your families lives when they need it most, prepare today.
Disaster Statistics 1991 - 2005
Source of data: EM-DAT : The OFDA/CRED International Disaster Database.
http://www.emdat.be, UCL - Brussels, Belgium
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