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Yep, that’s the ever popular and infamous #bread #milk #eggs 🤣
Now what the heck am I supposed to make with this stuff?!?!?
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Sustinence for PIOs on an ever changing workday #PIOProblems
No time for lunch today so this will have to do.
As a Public Information Officer (PIO), you have weird schedules and you need to plan accordingly for foods/meals.
Disasters are not luxurious. You likely will not get to eat regular breakfasts, lunches, and dinners.
I see the USAToday walking in so I gotta get to work.
Bring it.
Cans with pop tops? Nah, You’ll definitely need to plan for this #NatlPrep
When planning for tools in your kits for your family and friends, canned goods are great, but don’t forget about the….
PlanAhead to include a can opener in your emergency preparedness kits. Bec you never know when it might come in handy. #NatlPrep
Make sure you are prepared for anything including your own foods.
And for good measure, get some SPAM!
For more free planning and preparedness tips, check out www.ready.gov
If you evacuate – plan to TAKE YOUR #PETS WITH YOU! #Preparedness #NatlPrep
No matter what kind of family pet you have, please make sure when you evacuate that you take your pets with you!
Evacuating? Fur sure take your pets w/ you & bring their pet emergency preparedness kit that has food + water + meds + IDs #NatlPrep
Your plan should identify specific shelters that can shelter your pets. Big or small!
Also, if your pet is soaked because of the rain, that’s not fun. So keep an extra pet rain coat handy too.High viz is extra awesome too.
Need a few more ideas for your pet preparedness kit? My pet preparedness kit includes a 3Ă—5 notecard with
- her name
- her basic information (breed, name, phone, medications)
- owner information (our names, address, phone, emails, twitter handles)
- her vet name and contact information
- vaccination records
- her backup dog tags
- and a 24-hour emergency vet clinic with emergency surgery capability
More tips can be found online for your pet preparedness plan at www.ready.gov/pets.
KacyTheDog approves your preparedness efforts too!
All PreparednessPups agree – Don’t get licked by poor planning.
#PlanAhead today!
Love me aisles preparedness stuff!
This store’s preparedness section is on fleek!
I love how they have things sectioned into different sections (kinda like by function).
Evacuation supplies seperated from foods.
And of course helmets and flashlights.
Flashlights a plenty!
I wish every store had sections like this dedicated to emergency preparedness / readiness.
Building new relationships on a Tuesday #NatlPrep
The last Tuesday in the 2015 National Preparedness Month!
Today, look to building new relationships.
Normally, we don’t look outside the realm of daily public safety. It’s easy to talk to Fire/EMS, Law Enforcement, or Public Works Professionals. However, new discussion needs to happen between individuals who can support our mission goals or some unmet needs.
Faith-based organizations are great groups to explore new activities to support your community. In varying degrees, faith-based organizations have the capabilities to support disaster response and recovery operations with food, shelter, and supportive measures. But again, the key is to open discussions BEFORE a disaster so you can evaluate their capability.
Additionally, talk to your local politicians…esp if they are an active part of your Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). These civic-minded individuals have most likely gone through additional preparedness training and can be a great resource for anyone.
Trust me, these are the kinds of people you want to be in close contact with before, during, or after an emergency/disaster.
Don’t wait. Communicate. Make your emergency plan today.
Get to know some new local peeps!
Tuesday is here – so get prepared by clicking here.
Special visitors checking on our preparedness! #NatlPrep #Prepared2014
It is Tuesday and the final day of 2014 National Preparedness Month.
“Be Disaster Aware, Take Action to Prepare”
National Preparedness Day!!!!
This week’s theme is consistent with FEMA’s National Preparedness Campaign: Practice for an emergency
#30: Flat Stanley & Flat Stella stopped by the fire station to check out our emergency preparedness kits. #NatlPrep #Prepared2014
In honor of National Preparedness Day, we had two special visitors at our fire station. Flat Stanley and Flat Stella stopped by for a quick visit and tour.
They wanted to see if all Firefighters and Paramedics were participating and prepared as part of September’s 2014 National Preparedness Month which was held all month long.
Both Flat Stanley and Flat Stella checked our Emergency Preparedness Kit in Ladder-11.
Flat Stanley asked if we had enough water ready…
Of course we do!
Flat Stella asked to see our emergency contact list as well as my new smoke detector.
As you can see, our emergency contact information is contained in the Vial of Life Program. And smoke detectors are always free from the fire department.
Flat Stanley made sure these were fresh fire extinguishers and they were ready to go.
Both had an awesome chance to take a ride in BFD Ladder-11.
Special thanks to the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Ready.Gov program.
Also thanks to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), FEMA’s Ready.Gov, Ohio Department of Public Safety (ODPS), Ohio Emergency Management Agency (OEMA), and the Trumbull County Emergency Management Agency.
What a month! I’m proud of everyone who participated in National Preparedness Month and extremely happy that everyone is more prepared for any emergency or disaster.
Your pet needs an emergency preparedness kit too! Check out the one I have – ready to go #Prepared2014 #NatlPrep #Woof
It’s finally Friday in this third week of 2014 National Preparedness Month
“Be Disaster Aware, Take Action to Prepare”
#FridayFurDay right? Or is that #FridayFunday ?
This week’s theme is consistent with FEMA’s National Preparedness Campaign: Build an Emergency Kit
#19:Â Your pet needs an emergency preparedness kit too! Check out the one I have – ready to go #Prepared2014Â #NatlPrep #Woof
Dry dog food (3 days worth). I have Kacy’s food parceled out into individual easy servings. This way, we don’t over feed her.
Two (2) bottles of water – which is enough for her for 3 days.
Pet identification (3×5 notecard in zip lock bag which makes this waterproof) which includes our contact cell phones and twitter handles, pet name, date of birth, current vaccinations, county dog registration, vet address, vet phone, and of course a short description of what she looks like. Also in the zip lock bag is Kacy’s pet medications (heart worm pills and flea and tick meds).
Small bowl to eat and drink.
Dog identification tags that includes her name tag, county dog identification, rabies vaccination information, our contact information, and home address.
Pet First Aid kit – I got this from a community fair thanks to the local health department. This is a necessity! It will make minor injuries easier to manage.
Extra static 6ft leash…and yes, it’s labeled w/ duct tape with her name on it.
Packable raincoat because in case it rains, we are prepared for adverse weather! Also the “wet dog smell” isn’t the most fragrant aroma.
Favorite pet toys for Kacy which includes two Nylabone chew toys and a bright orange rubber tennis ball from Target.
*******All of the above items fit nicely in a dog carry pack. *******
Incidentally, this pack/harness has a handle on the topin case I need to emergently pick her up and go. I also have a green glow stick (break activation) that attaches via carabiner to the top for easy identification during night travel/evacuation.
The pack has several zippered outside pockets so I can separate the medications/Identification from the food.
These simple and easy basic supplies make up my pet preparedness kit. Keep in mind that everyone’s pet preparedness kits should be different depending on the size and breed of the animal…but it should have the basics like food, water, and medications.
I was reminiscing about my deployment during Hurricane Katrina/Rita in 2005Â – our Task Force saw SO many abandoned pets in Louisiana’s Lower 9th Ward.
In case of an emergency or disaster, PLEASE take the time to prepare/evacuate with your pets as they are part of your family.
For more information on how you can put together your pet preparedness kit, check out this free FEMA Ready.Gov link on pet preparedness.
For those wondering, Kacy is a rescue dog. Best. Dog. Ever.
Special thanks to my dog Kacy for helping out in today’s preparedness post. #woof
Pets have specific needs during a disaster…so plan now #NatlPrep #Prepared2014
It’s a beautiful Sunday as we start the second week of 2014 National Preparedness Month!
“Be Disaster Aware, Take Action to Prepare”
#SundayFunday right?
This week’s theme is consistent with FEMA’s National Preparedness Campaign: Know How To plan for specific needs before a Disaster.
#7: I have 3 days of food/water including meds & toys in my dog’s ready-go kit. #NatlPrep #Prepared2014
My immediate family includes my dog too…so I want to make sure she is prepared and can carry her own stuff.
Included in her pet preparedness kit includes a 3×5 notecard with
- her name
- her basic information (breed, name, phone, medications)
- owner information (our names, address, phone, emails, twitter handles)
- her vet name and contact information
- vaccination records
- her backup dog tags
- and a 24-hour emergency vet clinic with emergency surgery capability
You can create your own pet preparedness list by using the information found here.
Good girl Kacy!
This year, make sure you include all your pets in your preparedness efforts because they have specific needs in a disaster.
Whether on furlough or holiday, this is a perfect time to…
Whether on a holiday (Columbus Day) or Federal mandatory furlough, today is a great day to make and update/check your Emergency Supply Kit.
What to include? What to keep? What to have?
Some items you want to include in your kit are:
- Bottled water for you for 3 days.
- Food for you for 3 days.
- Two working flashlights.
- A battery-powered AM/FM/NOAA Weather radio.
- Toilet paper.
- A whistle to notify/warn others.
- First Aid Kit.
- Duct tape.
- Extra cell phone charger.
And I’d bet you have most of these items around your house ready to go.
So gather your things and get ready…because IÂ guarantee you these few things will help you during the next a disaster or emergency.
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