Care to Prepare
Brava, the G.O.A.T. model, posing with her emergency Go-Bag. She is prepared!
September is National Preparedness Month, and it serves as a reminder that a disaster can turn our lives upside down at any moment. Fortunately, each of us holds the key to help minimize the negative impacts of a disaster in our homes and communities. How? By being prepared. Here are some basic steps:
(Click on each step to find out more.)
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Wildfires
Floods
Earthquakes
Tsunamis
Hurricanes
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List of emergency contacts (names and numbers)
Draft an evacuation plan with routes and maps
List safety procedures
Assign roles
Rehearse the evacuation plan twice a year
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3-day supply of non-perishable food and water, per person
Food and water for pets
First aid kit, sanitation supplies, face masks
Medication
Change of clothes, blanket, extra pair of eyeglasses/contact lenses
Flashlight, solar or hand crank radio
Batteries, cellphone, laptop, chargers
Extra car keys, credit cards, cash, traveler’s checks
Copy of birth certificate, passport, medical and house insurance, pet records
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Check on family members and neighbors
Follow state and local agencies via web and social media sites for the latest updates
Sign up for free alerts by contacting your county or local officials (California)
Obtain information from legitimate and trusted news sources
It is never too late to take the first step towards preparedness. So, why wait? Care to prepare. Start today! It will benefit you, your loved ones, and neighbors. Be sure to spread the knowledge too and help make a collective impact.
If wildfires are prone to occur in your area, we can help minimize the risk. We provide efficient, eco-friendly, and economical land-management services through the goatscaping method. Feel free to contact us for more information!