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The Lessons of Hurricane Katrina
Hurricane Katrina taught us that in times of emergency, our government may not have the resources to help us. Our first reponders may become overwhelmed helping others and may not be able to come to our aid.
We must become our own experts and plan ahead. The gas company will not be coming to turn off our leaking gas pipes when the whole city is in need. Clean drinking water will not be delivered to our door. Without electricity, ATM's will not be advancing cash, nor will gasoline pumps be pumping gas.
We need to become more self-reliant, be better prepared to take care of our families, our neighbors and ourselves. We need a family plan.
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EMERGENCY: an unexpected event or a combination of circumstances requiring urgent action.
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Your family's safety is in your hands.
Trying to deal with an emergency without having a plan in place, is gambling with disaster. Don't ask yourself to make important decisions while the storm is knocking at the front door. Don't begin looking for exits when the house is on fire. Don't wait for the earth to shake to see the large objects overhead. Don't wait to make a plan! Your family's safety and security may depend on it.
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But where do you start? You need food and water, sources of heat and light, a plan for work, a plan for school and what about the dog? What do you do first?
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A Ready-made Plan
A Checklist/ Making A Family Plan for Emergencies is the tool you need to get started. This easy to use spiral bound tablet takes you step-by-step through the preparedness process. It's a "How-To" guide in getting ready for "The Big One" be it earthquake, hurricane or a dark and stormy night without the TV. It's a mini-tutorial that informs you about preparedness while you are getting prepared.
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In A Checklist:
Tasks are organized in a logical first-things-first manner. Start on page one and check the boxes as you accomplish the tasks. Your family plan grows stronger page by page.
Practical skills and valuable information are presented throughout. You learn about preparedness while you are getting prepared.
Each section has its own shopping list. Tear out and take these lists to the store to get the essential supplies you need.
Forms for contact information, important phone numbers and identification are all included. Fill out the forms and make copies for every family member to carry. You will have the essential information you need in an emergency.
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| How To Turn Off The Gas |
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Your Family Emergency Plan
When completed, your family plan will meet your family's needs. What are most likely weather emergencies in your area? You will have consulted the Federal Emergency Management Agency www.fema.gov. website for local information. Do you have neighbors with special needs? You will have filled out the neighborhood information form and have the details at hand. What information would be essential if you had to start over? You will have photographed, copied and recorded all the vital documents and information you would need if you had to begin again. All these questions and many more will be answered when you check the boxes and fill out the forms provided.
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A Checklist involves all family members. Following the plan's suggestions, your children will build confidence in dealing with the unexpected. The needs of your pets will be addressed. You will feel empowered and secure because you will have planned, talked about and rehearsed what you will do in an emergency. You will have made an emergency plan tailored to fit your family.
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There is a ton of information out there about emergency preparedness, but none of it comes in such an organized, informative, easy-to-use, family-friendly package. A Checklist is THE tool to help you prepare.
Order your copy now before an emergency finds you without a plan.
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| Back Cover Of The Book / ISBN: 978-0-9786517-7-0 |
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