Give the GIFT of Preparedness!

A NOAA weather radio is like having your own emergency siren in your home. It is one of the best ways to protect your family in the case of a disaster. Emergency radios are a 24-hour source of weather forecasts, watches, warnings and other emergency information. If there is no emergency the radio goes into a silent stand-by mode. When there is an emergency it sets off an alarm alerting you to the danger. These radios use S.A.M.E. technology which allows you to program your radio to alarm only for hazardous conditions that affect your county. You can purchase emergency radios for around $30 at most electronic stores, hardware stores and even neighborhood drug stores.

Everyone should carry a winter survival kit in their vehicle. In an emergency it could save your life and the lives of your passengers. It should include:

Its like “Murphy’s Law” ... the moment you need to use your cell phone in an emergency is the moment you have no power left in your battery. So give someone a cell phone adapter to plug into a car lighter.

In an emergency, basic services (electricity, gas, water, etc.) may be cut off for days or even weeks. You may be stuck in your home during that time or evacuated at a moment’s notice. You probably won’t have time to shop or search for the supplies you need. That’s why it is important to have your own fully-stocked disaster kit ready. The kit should include items like: