Natural disaster.

Identify your own level of preparedness should disaster strike in your area. Visit the Red Cross site: http://www.redcross.org/get-help/prepare-for-emergencies/be-red-cross-ready to review details on disaster preparedness kit, plan and information. (Note that American Red Cross is a group corporate author that can be cited and referenced as the author of the work). Discuss your response to this information. Were you surprised at your level of readiness? What steps will you take to prepare yourself and your family for the possibility of disaster? How can you share this information with your community?

Your initial posting should be at least 400 words in length and utilize at least one scholarly source other than the textbook.

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Due to the unpredictable nature of the occurrence of a natural disaster, it is important to prepare myself and my family to be ready in case a disaster occurs. The first step I will take to prepare for a disaster is to seek first aid training. This is an essential course that I can learn in a day and even online so that I can be equipped with the skills and information needed during emergencies. Another step I will take is to create a disaster plan for my family that will include how as a family, we can get to a safe place, contact each, and what we can do in different situations in case of an emergency (Grant, 2018). I will also talk to everyone in my family about what each should in case of an emergency. Another step I will take is to review the kind of emergencies or disasters that are likely to occur in my area and learn how to respond to each in case they occur. I will also make sure I know my neighbors since connections are essential when a disaster occurs. I will also make it a habit to regularly checking safety devices in my homes such as fire extinguishers and smoke alarms.

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