吃瓜头条

鈥淭he best time to plant a tree was twenty years ago. The second best time is now.鈥 -Chinese Proverb

听Your emergency plan is like the seed of this tree.听 If you don鈥檛 have one yet, get started!听 If you do, great!听 Keep feeding it! It鈥檚 never too soon to prepare but it could be too late.

STAY INFORMED

Sign up and stay informed with 吃瓜头条's emergency notification systems to receive real-time alerts for any emergency!

听enables users to send notifications to individuals or groups using lists, locations, and visual intelligence. This comprehensive notification system keeps everyone informed before, during and after all events whether emergency or non-emergency.
enables direct and discreet two-way communication with your community safety officials using text, picture, video, and audio. It also lets you virtually walk your friends and family home with SafeWalk.

More Resources

 

Feel free to explore these additional resources from FEMA and Red Cross to continue building your emergency plan.听 Keep working and feeding your seedling as it develops into a sapling and pretty soon you'll have your very own tree!

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Red Cross

Find additional resources for pet disaster preparedness by Betterpet: .

ALWAYS COMMUNICATE

Your family may not be together if a disaster strikes, so it is important to know which types of disasters could affect your area. Know how you鈥檒l contact one another and reconnect if separated. Establish a family meeting place that鈥檚 familiar and easy to find.

Step 1: Collect

Create a paper copy with the attached听听to ensure all members have the essential contact information for your family.

Step 2: Share

Share the copies of your information with trusted individuals as well as keeping a copy for yourself on your persons - in a backpack, purse, or wallet

Step 3: Practice

Practice communication between your family members and how you would act in an emergency situation.

For more information from the Red Cross click or from Ready.gov click