Preparedness is an individual responsibility. The better

prepared you are, the more likely you are to can save a life. Be a preparedness hero

in your community!

You can be the HERO!

Pass it on…• Share the message of preparedness

and engage others in preparedness activities. People are more likely to hear and act on messages from people they know and trust.

• Host a preparedness party with your neighbors!

Get help!• Join the National Preparedness

Community (NPC) at Community.FEMA.gov.

• Get resources and receive support from your peers and emergency management personnel to help you plan your NPM activities.

Basic Preparedness Steps Stay Informed about types of emergencies that can occur and

know the appropriate responses. Make a Family Emergency Plan Build a Kit Get Involved

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More resources visit:http://beready.utah.gov/beready/family/get-a-kit.html

http://beready.utah.gov/beready/family/make-a-plan.html

http://beready.utah.gov/beready/family/be-informed.html

http://beready.utah.gov/beready/family/get-involved.html

Self-reliance in Disasters Preparedness is an individual responsibility

When you are prepared and an emergency strikes, first responders are able to assist those in greatest need

Self-reliance extends to helping neighbors and friendsBe ready to lend a hand to those in need

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Know Your Local Risk Types of hazards likely to occur in your community Their appropriate responses (before, during and after an event) The emergency plans available in your community Visit Ready.gov/today for more resources

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More resources visit:http://beready.utah.gov/beready/documents/HazardsHandbookDraft8.pdf

http://beready.utah.gov/beready/family/documents/FloodsWhatYouShouldKnow.pdf

http://ussc.utah.gov/publications/roots_earthquake.pdf

www.Ready.gov/get-tech-ready

“Al Roker-Be Ready for any weather” 30 sec PSA (closed captioning) http://youtu.be/0ZMr1XtP6BY

Evacuation Routes Plan where you will

go if an emergency happens

Plan driving routes and alternates

Plan for public transportation options if you do not have a vehicle

Make a plan for your pets

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More resources visit:

http://beready.utah.gov/beready/family/evacuation.html

www.ready.gov/evacuating-yourself-and-your-family

http://beready.utah.gov/beready/family/animals.html

http://www.ready.gov/caring-animals

http://beready.utah.gov/beready/socialmedia.html

www.Ready.gov/alerts

Build a Kit Disasters can happen anywhere and at

anytime Be prepared with emergency supplies kits in

the places where you and your family spend large amounts of time – at work, in your car, at home, etc.

Learn more at Ready.gov/build-a-kit

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More resources visit

http://beready.utah.gov/beready/family/get-a-kit.html

“Be Prepared for Emergencies while Traveling.” 30 sec (closed captioning)- http://youtu.be/VDEsfgwGwwY

http://beready.utah.gov/beready/family/documents/BRUCarSurvivalandEmergencyKit.pdf

Make a PlanYou may not be together as a family when an emergency happens. Consider what to do if there is no access to cell phones, gas stations, grocery stores, ATMs, etc. Identify a common out-of-town contact for your family Know school and work plans Identify meeting places Visit Ready.gov/make-a-plan For a family

emergency plan template

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More resources visit:

http://beready.utah.gov/beready/family/documents/Family-Communication-PlanWalletCard.pdf

“The Day Before” PSA 30 sec (closed captioning)- http://youtu.be/4s7z05G5p4Y

Get InvolvedReach out to local organizations for assistance: Citizen Corps Councils

Visit citizencorps.utah.gov for more information

Local Emergency Management Offices Home Owners Association or

Neighborhood Civic Association

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More resources visit: http://www.ready.gov/get-involved

More Resources

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More resources visit:

http://beready.utah.govReady.gov/build-a-kit

Ready.gov/make-a-planReady.gov/be-informed

Ready.gov/natural-disastersReady.gov/get-tech-ready

Ready.gov/alertsReady.gov/today

Ready.gov/caring-animalsReady.gov/evacuating-yourself-and-your-family

Video:“Al Roker-Be Ready for any weather”

30 sec PSA (closed captioning) http://youtu.be/0ZMr1XtP6BY

“Be Prepared for Emergencies while Traveling.” 30 sec (closed captioning)

http://youtu.be/VDEsfgwGwwY

“The Day Before” 30 sec PSA 30 (closed captioning)

http://youtu.be/4s7z05G5p4Y

More tips…

• Join a Regional Forum or Community of Practice. Connect with members who live or work near you here. Discuss topics of interest here.

• Share What You Are Doing for National Preparedness Month. September is almost here! Share what you, your community, or your organization have planned for National Preparedness Month.

• Join in the Twitter conversation with the #NATLPREP hashtag.

• BACK TO SCHOOL: UPDATE YOUR FAMILY COMMUNICATION PLAN Your family may not be together when a disaster strikes so it is important to plan in advance: how you will get to a safe place; how you will contact one another; how you will get back together; and what you will do in different situations. Read more about Family Communication during an emergency.

• Ready.gov has made it simple for you to make a family emergency plan. Download theFamily Emergency Plan (FEP) and fill out the sections before printing it or emailing it to your family and friends.

• You should also inquire about emergency plans at places where your family spends time: work, daycare and school, faith organizations, sports events and commuting. If no plans exist, consider volunteering to help create one. Talk to community leaders, your colleagues, neighbors and members of faith or civic organizations about how you can work together in the event of an emergency. You will be better prepared to safely reunite your family and loved ones during an emergency if you think ahead and communicate with others in advance.