September is National Preparedness Month
o FEMA encourages all to join America’s PrepareAthon Campaign to increase community Preparedness FEMA www.ready.gov
o Red Cross offers mobile apps to assist during an emergency
http://www.redcross.org/prepare/nationalpreparednessmonth
o CDC(Center for Disease Control)– sponsors Prepare for Everywhere http://www.cdc.gov/phpr/preparedness
Northfield Twp Police encourages residents to have a plan & be aware of resources……
o Have you created a disaster plan?
o Do you have 2 places to meet in case of a disaster?
o 1-Right outside your home in case of a fire
o 1-Outside your neighborhood, in case the area is not accessible
o Do you have an out of the area/state contact person?
o This may avoid overloaded local phone lines
o Do you have emergency food supplies for 3- days if an evacuation (2 week supply for home)
o Water 1 gallon per person, per day
o Food non-perishables – easy to open
o A manual can opener for canned goods
o Do you have a disaster kit with
o First aid supplies
o Medication (7 day supply & list of meds)
o Hygiene items
o Battery powered flashlight
o Extra batteries
o Emergency contact numbers written down (as phone batteries may die)
o Cash
o Multi-purpose tool
o Cell phone charger
o Games
o Copies of important personal paperwork: proof of address, deed to home, birth certificates,
• Do you have your emergency items protected?
o In an airtight plastic bag
o Easy to carry container
• Do you have a plan for your pets?
o Food
o Leash
o Should a disaster strike and you are separated from your family
o Register on the The American Red Cross Safe and Well website https://safeandwell.communityos.org/cms/ or 1 866 GET-INFO or Call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767)
REMEMBER IN AN EMERGENCY EVERY SECOND COUNTS
