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~New Information~

We are pleased to inform you that the there is a new online public educational program entitled Be Red Cross Ready. This program's purpose is to provide participants with the knowledge to prepare for possible disasters and other life-threating emergencies. You may access this presentation by double clicking the picture above.

Be Red Cross Ready:

1. Get a Kit

"Gather the necessary supplies you need to act on your plan in the event of a disaster. Have at least three-days of supplies in an easy-to-carry evacuation kit with additional supplies at home, in case you cannot leave. Your kit should contain supplies so you can provide first aid and comfort for the everyday scrapes, as well as personal supplies for life-threatening emergencies or a disaster that may impact the entire community. Encourage your neighbors, work places and community groups to gather supplies so they are prepared too. Remember to check your kit and replace the stock every six months."

2. Make a Plan

"Decide what you and your family will do when your daily routines are disrupted by an emergency. Plan together what each person is expected to do, where everyone will go, and how to get there. Write down your plan, share it with each other and then practice it at least twice a year. Support your community plans by volunteering in the community and by giving blood. If you plan to help your community recover from a disaster by volunteering with the Red Cross or another organization, make certain your plan includes how you will assist your neighbors while taking care of yourself and family. If a family member is in the military, also plan for how your response would change if they are deployed. Be sure to include the local military base resources that may be available."

3. Be Informed

"Learn about what disasters or emergencies may occur where you live, work and play. These events can impact only you and your family - like a home fire or medical emergency - or impact your entire community - like an earthquake or flood. Learn what you can do to prepare for these events by visiting your local Red Cross chapter and ask about local disasters and First Aid and CPR/AED training. Identify how local authorities will notify you during a disaster and how you will get important information, including local radio, TV and NOAA weather radio. Share what you have learned with your family, household and neighbors to encourage them to be informed too."