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.)

• Identify Your Local Risk

  • Wildfires

  • Floods

  • Earthquakes

  • Tsunamis

  • Hurricanes

• Create an Emergency Plan

  • 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

• Prepare a Go-Bag

  • 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

• Stay Connected

  • 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!