Predict the unpredictable.
Make Today Matter.....

Prepare for an EMERGENCY

FACTS
-800 tornadoes are reported annually
-average path of a twister is 660 ft. wide and up to 50 miles long
-39 states are considered at risk for an earthquake
-46% of disaster deaths occur due to floods
-because of contamination, clean water is harder to find than food after a flood
-a tropical storm becomes a hurricane when the speed reaches 74 mph
-September 11, 2001, will always be a reminder of the reality of terrorist attacks and the damage they can cause

TAKE ACTION TODAY
1. Develope a family communication plan by selecting a person outside your local area for everyone to call in case of an emergency
2. Ensure every member of your family knows the phone number and has a cell phone or phone card for calling the emergency
contact
3. Designte a primary and secondary meeting location
4. Create an emergency supply kit with a 3 day supply of basic items such as:
fresh water, food, first aid, towelettes, garbage bags, flash light w/extra batteries, local maps, a whistle, dust masks, tools, a can
opener, and cash. Check and rotate supplies every 6 months.

YOU MATTER
disasters are never planned, but they happen. Being prepared is the only thing you can do.
PREPARE TODAY....FOR ANY KIND OF TOMORROW

from the book Every Monday Matters
by Matthew Emerzian & Kelly Bozza