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September is National Preparedness Month
How often do you think about emergencies or disasters? Probably not very often. Maybe after it happens to someone else. However, taking just a few steps can give you the tools to ensure you and your family’s safety in an emergency.
According to the 2009 Citizen Corps National Survey, only 36 percent of individuals believed there was a high likelihood of a natural disaster to EVER happen in their community. But disasters happen every day in many different forms – from hurricanes to snowstorms, even localized events such as floods and power outages.
Many people think that it will be easy to grab items from your pantry if disaster strikes. But what if you aren’t at home? What if your family is separated? What if you have to leave quickly? What about your elderly neighbor? The Ready Campaign and Citizen Corps encourage you to take a few extra minutes this month to plan for any emergency.
September is National Preparedness Month (NPM) and a good reminder that we all have a responsibility to protect ourselves, our families, and our communities. Emergencies will happen, but taking action now can help us minimize the impact they will have on our lives.
This year, NPM focuses on encouraging you and other Americans to take active steps toward getting involved and becoming prepared. Preparedness is everyone’s responsibility. We have to work together, as a team, to ensure that individuals, families, and communities are ready. Make a plan. Put together an emergency supply kit. Stay Informed. Work as a team to keep everyone safe.
For more information on NPM or for help getting your family, business or community prepared, call 1-800-BE-READY, TTY 1-800-462-7585 or visit ready.gov, listo.gov or www.citizencorps.gov, where you’ll find free preparedness resources such as Family Emergency Plan templates, Emergency Supply Kit Checklists, and much more. The Ready Web site also has a special section for kids, ages 8-12, (Ready Kids) and small- to medium-sized businesses (Ready Business). Emergencies can happen at any time and to anyone. Are You Ready?
Project Lifesaver
The Cleburne County E911 and Sheriff's Office are now ready to accept clients for the Project Lifesaver Project. Project Lifesaver is a program that helps to protect the wandering and brings peace of mind to families, caregivers, and communities.
Clients with Alzheimer’s disease, Down Syndrome, Dementia, Autism, and related disorders will be eligible.
Clients who are part of the program will wear a battery-operated, personalized wristband that emits a personally unique tracking signal every second of the day. When notified, the Cleburne County E911 will dispatch a search and rescue team that will respond to the area and start to search using a mobile tracking system. This signal can be tracked down on the ground or in the air over several miles.
Project Lifesaver has a proven 100% success rate. The average location time using this technology is twenty two minutes. “This will be an excellent resource for our County. It will cut down the time and manpower needed to find the client, thereby allowing for a more successful mission and allowing peace of mind for loved ones.” states Melinda Gonzalez, Cleburne County E911 Director.
Anyone that is interest in signing up for Project Lifesaver should get in touch with Melinda Gonzalez, Cleburne County E911 Director. You can reach her at 463-7130 or mgonzalez@cleburnecounty.us.
In Focus
SEPTEMBER SPOTLIGHT
A PREPARED COMMUNITY IS A SAFER COMMUNITY
Preparedness is an individual responsibility. By being prepared as individuals, we free up valuable resources, enabling our first responders to assist those who are in the greatest need.
Self-reliance extends to helping neighbors and friends, if you can. It is much more likely that your friends or neighbors will reach you first, than emergency responders.
Some people may need extra help. Be ready to lend a hand to those with different capabilities or functional needs.
It is important to prepare now. Families may not be together when an emergency happens and you may not have access to cell phones, gas stations, grocery stores or some of the other things that you used to having every day.
Make a plan. Get an emergency supply kit. Stay informed. Work as a team to keep everyone safe.
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The Cleburne County E911 and Sheriff's Office are now ready to accept clients for the Project Lifesaver Project. Project Lifesaver is a program that helps to protect the wandering and brings peace of mind to families, caregivers, and communities.
