Are You Ready If Disaster Were To Suddenly Strike?
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Published: 9/21 5:16 pm
Updated: 9/21 6:19 pm
These are few things that should be in an emergency kit
How ready would you consider yourself if disaster were to strike right this moment?
Many of us don't have a backup plan in case a disaster strikes. In fact, during the blackout a couple weeks ago, even some agencies weren't fully prepared.
"It was very scary. Especially because I have a 5-year-old and a 9-month old and I wasn't prepared at all- no emergency kit or anything like that," said Eva Ibaora of Thermal.
That's why agencies such as local fire departments, the Red Cross, and experts from Loma Linda University came together at the Rummonds Community Center in Thermal Wednesday to talk about disaster preparedness. It was the first meeting of its kind for the city.
Experts say remote areas such as Thermal have to especially be ready in case of a disaster.
"We're trying to target this area because it is a low priority area. In case of disaster, we would probably be the last community to get any type of response out here," said Mike Castaneda, President of the Thermal Chamber of Commerce.
That's why instead of packing enough food and water for three days, people living in areas like Thermal should pack for about 7 to 10 days.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, it takes just four easy steps to be ready for a disaster. So, to learn more on how you and your family can be prepared, click here.
Many of us don't have a backup plan in case a disaster strikes. In fact, during the blackout a couple weeks ago, even some agencies weren't fully prepared.
"It was very scary. Especially because I have a 5-year-old and a 9-month old and I wasn't prepared at all- no emergency kit or anything like that," said Eva Ibaora of Thermal.
That's why agencies such as local fire departments, the Red Cross, and experts from Loma Linda University came together at the Rummonds Community Center in Thermal Wednesday to talk about disaster preparedness. It was the first meeting of its kind for the city.
Experts say remote areas such as Thermal have to especially be ready in case of a disaster.
"We're trying to target this area because it is a low priority area. In case of disaster, we would probably be the last community to get any type of response out here," said Mike Castaneda, President of the Thermal Chamber of Commerce.
That's why instead of packing enough food and water for three days, people living in areas like Thermal should pack for about 7 to 10 days.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, it takes just four easy steps to be ready for a disaster. So, to learn more on how you and your family can be prepared, click here.
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