Preparedness month – December 2007

Be prepared for any Emergency disaster – Prepare for the unexpected.

From localised power outages to national disaster events – keep and stay informed.

In 2006 I suggested that here in UK we have a National Preparedness month (December) similar to the one they organise in the States during September – see Homeland security ‘ready’ at http://www.ready.gov

I received some interest and feedback, but nothing compared, naturally, to the interest generated in the USA. However, Britain has experience a number of severe weather events since that time; flooding, storms and occasional quakes in the North, I anticipate that the interest this year would be somewhat greater.

What is a National Preparedness day?

The idea is to bring awareness to the public eye and to demonstrate how to take simple basic steps to prepare for emergencies (both natural and man-made), and to highlight the importance of emergency preparedness, and promote individual involvement through events and activities across the UK.

The purpose;

• To increase public awareness on the importance of preparing for emergencies and to encourage individuals to take action.
• To take some simple steps to prepare families for emergencies – such as;
• Make an emergency supply kit.
• Organise a family emergency plan.
• Being informed about different threats and getting involved in preparing their communities
• Advice to pet owners
• Advice for seniors and the disabled
• Get to know your local government emergency planning procedures
• What to do prior to, during and post emergency event.