Recent weather events in parts of the United States have shown the importance of having an emergency preparedness plan. Often, weather disasters strike quickly and with little warning. Things that you take for granted may become difficult if not impossible to deal with. Prolonged periods without electricity, for example, can cause problems not only terms of comfort but also safety.
If you or a family member has special medical needs, this certainly adds another dimension to your planning and could very well be lifesaving.
Putting your plan together will take some time and work. In the best scenario, you will never need it. The reality, though, is that you will and you will be glad you took the time to do it.
Many states have guides that you can download and print out. Since we’re located in Pennsylvania, we have placed our state’s Emergency Preparedness Guide on our site. Pennsylvania Emergency Preparedness Guide It’s very comprehensive, and may be a good start in your efforts to protect the safety of your family. If you would like the large print edition, or one in another language, click here for the download page.
We also have a simple 2-page brochure that gives you a fast checklist. Emergency Preparedness Brochure.
There’s an old adage that says “Those who fail to plan, plan to fail”. Don’t let that be true of you.