October 28, 2013 UPDATE - Complacency! Well folks, guess how much of this we've done here at home -- Zero! The closest we've come to preparations was, getting rid of some under used items like outdoor furniture and household items but we've got a long way to go.
Today, media outlets ask people to reflect on what still reminds you of the storm. How could we forget?
September is Emergency Preparedness Month.
Sure we did OK with 6 inches of water in the kitchen and garage from "SS Sandy" but heck--the days following were an overwhelming fog. Communication and recovery savvy caused unnecessary stress. One of my preparedness goals is smarter and smoother recovery time. For example, not standing on line for gas in the dark and knowing who's assigned help needs in a local network.
We're taking time to consider some preparation that I hope to never need. More than bottled water and waterproof matches,
***Participate in the "30 Day, 30 Ways" Challenge***
Clark Regional Emergency Services Agency
Clark Regional Emergency Services Agency
Vancouver, Washington
Each day in September, a new emergency preparedness theme and task are posted to the website. Participants post responses that describe how they carried out the task, and there are daily winners! By the end of 30 days, you will be better prepared!
***National Preparedness Month Community and Toolkit***
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has created a website with resources for members, groups, and communities of practice to use to share information on preparedness. Take a look at the Toolkit for ideas you can use at your workplace to spread the word.