Emergency Preparedness Resources
Here are some tips from the folks at Issaquah Citizen Corps to help you get prepared for a disaster or other emergency situation.
Check out this "How To" material available from the Seattle Times:
Get trained and involved:
Check out our pages for CERT, MYN, MRC, Volunteering and Continuing Education. There are lots of ways to help yourself and others.
Emergency Resource Guide:
This 44 page document is one of the most comprehensive guides we've seen of preparedness - http://www.doh.wa.gov/phepr/handbook/hbk_pdf/Emer_Res_Guide07.pdf
3Days3Ways:
You might have a card or refridgerator magnet promoting the 3 Days 3 Ways program. Do you have a Plan? Have you made a Kit? Are you Involved? If not, check out this program at http://3days3ways.org/
More about building a plan, a kit and getting involved:
This detailed material produced in conjunction with FEMA will give you plenty of ideas for being prepared - http://www.ready.gov/are-you-ready-guide
Red Cross site for apps related to first aid and preparedness:
http://www.redcross.org/prepare/mobile-apps