Some information about how to be prepared:
"...The best thing you can do for you and your family is be ready.
Kayla Holdin, a Yuma fire inspector says, "it's really easy to get prepared. You just need to make sure you have 72 hours of non-perishable food, water, prescription meds or even things for your pet."
The federal government has 72 hours to respond to an emergency, so until that point, it's up to you to be prepared. You can purchase an already made kit from the American Red Cross for $30.
Or if you're doing it yourself, include with your food and water, a first aid kit, a flashlight, and a radio for emergency signals.
The most important thing is to have the kit ready.
"I think they probably hear it a lot and think oh yeah I need to do that but never get around to doing it."
And along with the kit, if the big one hits, remember to "drop, cover and hold. Drop to the ground, cover yourself with a table, and then hold on, cover your eyes so you can protect your eyes."
Even with as often as we hear this information, many people still don't get their 72-hour kit ready. Make today the day you finally decide to do it, because who knows when an emergency could happen."
[source: http://www.kswt.com/Global/story.asp?S=10080768 ]
30 Mar 2009, 12:59 pm
