Thanks to everyone for participating in 2021 National Preparedness Month.
Your work to share and amplify our collective efforts can only increase awareness and preparedness for everyone across this great nation.
Hope to have you continue to join us in sharing the good word and information on preparedness efforts.
While many of our outdoor activities are fun and exciting, let’s not forget that we are in the great outdoors and that we must be cognizant of dangers that may lurk out of sight.
Heed the warnings in the area as hidden wildlife that might be more than one can handle.
But seriously, you don’t want to get injured esp in a place that may not have immediate medical care. I don’t play with snakes but I definitely know anti-venom stuff is really hard to find.
Also worth noting that if your pet cannot handle the stresses of other animals and people (aka cannot act accordingly), consider leaving them home. No one likes a pet that thrashes up the place.
It is also understood that you teach your kids about the safety and dangers of wildlife.
Do NOT become the news story yourself. Educate the youth of tomorrow with good information.
More stuff tomorrow!
As much of the US starts to return back into he normal flow of work, that means lots of travel for many of our friends and family.
Airplanes are just one way we can all be better prepared.
First off, look at the flight attendants as they give the briefing. I am sure they don’t like sharing life-saving info to someone not paying attention…esp since it could be their life.
Second, pay attention to your seating. I recently observed a gal on the plane verbally agree to “assisting during an emergency.” This was requested by the flight crew on a commercial flight. After the flight attendant walked away, said passenger said out loud to her seated partner “I ain’t doing anything so you better help out!”
Lastly, and most easiest, you can open the safety card. No reading involved, just pictures to jog your memory.
Just another way you can be better prepared for any kind of in-flight emergency.
Besides, your actions are contagious. When I opened my safety card, the guy next to me stared at me….and then without prompting, he reached and opened his card to review the materials. I thanked him for his conscious effort in safety for himself and others around him.
Better safe than sorry.
More stuff coming up!
“If You See Something, Say Something”
“If You See Something, Say Something” campaign raises awareness of the indicators of terrorism, domestic violent extremism, and affiliated crime in order to prevent threats, such as acts of violence, against the homeland. – @dhsgov
Today is a simple one: Teach #kids who and how to call when they need #help.
Another simple #preparedness activity you can do to empower your kids to help everyone.
More easy tips for kid preparedness this week during 2021 #National #Preparedness Month.
Special thanks to Arden S.
Did someone say public alert sirens?
While not as powerful as typical pole mounted tornado sirens, this is a perfect example of being creative in teaching children about the dangers of bad weather and what are some early warning signs and then what actions they need to take to keep them safe.
So often, we observe people running outside after hearing a #tornado siren…basically looking for the tornado. That is not good because once a tornado siren is going off, it’s means a tornado has been spotted. Seek shelter immediately!
Don’t let your kids build bad habits, teach them safety – the right way.
Teach them about weather, tornado sirens activation, and weather radios.
Consider using the hand-held siren to help kickstart lively discussions on tornado safety.
Besides, who doesn’t love to make some noise?!?!?
Related note: I’m putting in the requisition to the boss that I NEED this resource….
More fun tips to help teach kids about #disasters / #emergencies tomorrow.
Helping all family members including our pets! Kids can help get your family pets better prepared with their disaster readiness kits too. Giving your kids a sense of purpose and task to help your family pets get their preparedness items ready is a perfect way to spend a rainy night in!
Goes without saying, but we want to remind everyone that when told to evacuate, you should bring your pets with you.
Make sure you know which shelters can accommodate pets and animals.
Keep in mind that our family pets provide a moment of peace/normalcy for children who can easily be upset by the current emergencies or disasters.
Keep it together for #2021 #National #Preparedness Month!
Are we there yet?!?! Every #parent gets that all the time.
But we got an option you can explore with your #kids in the #car.
A coloring book themed with preparedness could help. This one in conjunction with @SesameStreet could bridge the gap with great tips on preparedness as well as what your kids could bring during an evacuation.
Need more?
*What important things would you bring to go #camping?
*What rhymes with kit? Flashlight? Food? Water? Meds?
I am sure Grover would be so proud to hear their preparedness efforts.
Do your kids know what to do?!? Throughout this week, we will focus in on preparedness efforts for kids and how they can help you better respond to an emergency. As always, empowering our youth to help during an emergency is critical to our survivability.
To start, we wanted to share a few pages from the brand new @FEMA Preparedness Pedro coloring book that specifically address our more common natural hazards here in the area. Tips that you can share with your children include:
*#Tornado #Warning means that a tornado has been spotted in your area. Take cover NOW!
*#Flooding mean that there is flooding in your area. While in a vehicle, remember to NEVER drive through flooded roadways – Turn Around, Don’t Drown! #TADD #TurnAround #DontDrown
Just two easy tips that you can share with your family and friends. More to come this week!
All part of the ongoing #2021 #National Preparedness Month
