Having An Emergency Plan Helps You Be Prepared For The Unexpected
Emergencies never happen at a convenient time.
Here are some suggestions on how you can be prepared for the unexpected.
- Ensure that you’ve changed the batteries in your smoke alarms and carbon dioxide detector on a regular basis. It’s highly recommended that you check these alarms at least twice a year. The National Fire Protection Association claims that a functional smoke alarm can reduce the risk of death from a fire by 50 percent.
- Have a plan for natural disasters that are common in your region. A key part of being prepared for a natural disaster is having an emergency kit or “Bug out bag” for your office, home and car. A solid emergency preparedness kit should contain at least one gallon of water, non-perishable food items and solar-powered or crank-powered weather radio with USB ports for cell phone charging.
- Have a specific emergency plan for your family. Having a designated meeting point in the event of an emergency or if your home is in the path of a disaster. Keeping your family emergency kit in waterproof container is also a great idea.
- Know who to contact in the event of an emergency. A phone tree plan enables you to place one phone call and have multiple people notified one after another.
These are just a few suggestions to help you be better prepared in the event of a sudden emergency. Emergencies often happen at times when we least expect them. Having a plan in place takes a significant amount of stress out of emergency situations and allows you to focus your energy on the important task at hand of keeping you and your family safe.
