NewsCastle Editorial Staff
September is National Preparedness Month
plies for at least three days and should include items that have multiple uses and are long lasting. Kits should be kept primarily in the home, but should be considered for other locations, including vehicles and workplaces. Emergency kit contents should include: Weather appropriate clothing, sleeping bags and shelter materials At least three gallons of water per person—enough for one gallon for each of three days Food items that are nutrient rich, nonperishable and require no preparation. A first aid kit with supplies that would be helpful in the event of traumatic injury, including non-prescription and prescription medications, and personal sanitation supplies such as moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties.
SAFETY
President Barrack Obama declared September 2013 National Preparedness Month. The purpose of the observance, a joint effort by the Ready Campaign, Citizen Corps, Federal Emergency Management Agency, the American Red Cross and numerous other government and non-government organizations, is to make people of all walks of life aware of the numerous resources available to help them prepare for an emergency or disaster. “As cities and towns across our country recover from natural disasters that have spanned historic drought to devastating wildfires and storms, we are reminded of the spirit of resilience that binds us together as one people and as one American family,” President Obama said. “This month, let us honor that spirit … by taking the steps we can to protect our loved ones and our communities before disaster strikes.” Since 2004, FEMA has sponsored National Preparedness Month, which focuses on prevention, protection, response, and recovery to help prepare Americans for all hazards—whether terrorist attack or natural disaster. One of the campaign’s main goals is that families prepare an emergency plan and take time to put together an emergency kit of supplies that may be helpful during a disaster. According to figures compiled by FEMA during a recent poll, 35 percent of people who said they felt prepared didn’t have a household plan. Nearly 80 percent had not conducted an evacuation drill, and more than 70 percent didn’t know evacuation routes. More than 40 percent of the poll’s respondents had practiced a workplace evacuation drill, and only 14 percent had practiced a home evacuation. Home and workplace preparedness are especially important for Corps employees, who stand ready to engage in disaster support missions that include debris management, water procurement, temporary housing and roofing, emergency power, infrastructure assessment, and support to urban search and rescue missions. Emergency kits should include sup-
Hand crank radio or television to listen for updates on local area developments Fire-making materials, a multi-tool device, cash in small bills, and writing materials. Keep a list of emergency personal and professional contacts handy—relying on contacts on electronic devices is not advised since they require power to be charged, and depending on the emergency, power may not be available. For more information, go to any of the websites listed below: - Ready Army - Ready.gov - FEMA.gov Editor’s note: This report was compiled using information from various sources, including Ready.gov and internal U.S. Army Corps of Engineers newsletters.
Is diet soda really a better choice?
Robert Gobble Camp Red Cloud Area I Fitness Director
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