Memphis weather can be unpredictable and the time to prepare for emergencies is now and Ready Shelby can help.
ReadyShelby.org, is a user friendly site to help protect you and your loved ones should an emergency arise in our community.
Here is a review of their recommended 5 steps to preparedness:
MAKE A PLAN.
- Teach your children about 911.
- Post emergency phone numbers that all family members can access.
- Make sure everyone in the family knows how to shut off the gas, water and electricity.
FIND A SAFE PLACE.
- Have a plan of communication if your family is separated in an emergency situation. Identify a safe place for you family to gather.
- Know where to go and what to do if you experience a tornado, fire or earthquake.
BUILD A KIT. Prepare an emergency kit including first aid supplies
- Store enough supplies to last 3 days in a large waterproof container.
- Review Ready Shelby for kit recommendations, such as water, food, important family documents, cleaning agents and more.
PACK A GO BAG.
- Have items ready if you need to evacuate your home in a hurry.
KNOW FIRST AID.
- Learn Compression only CPR (push hard, push fast to the beat of Staying Alive)
Attend TRAINING. Participate in Ready Shelby’s Community Emergency Response Team training (CERT)
Wipe out the doubt with emergency preparedness tips from Ready Shelby. This is Sheila Harrell with the Church Health Center.
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