Disaster preparedness

Disaster preparedness

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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Disaster events can occur at any time and without warning forcing people to evacuate their neighborhood or confine at home. The information by the Red Cross provides information on what families should do to cope with a disaster by preparing in advance. According to this resource, I have learned that knowing what to do when a disaster occurs is the best protection and responsibility for each member of the family and the community at large. It is essential to determine the types of emergencies that are…

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