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Be Prepared For An Emergency

The Do1Thing.com goal for August is to make your community stronger by getting trained and getting involved. In the event of a large disaster, all public safety resources will be overwhelmed, and other departments like public works, road crews, and utility companies will be busy too. It may be days before anyone can get to residents in every subdivision. You can make your community stronger by knowing your neighbors, getting trained and getting involved. Community preparedness starts at home. Once you have a plan for your family, you will be able to help others in your neighborhood. The first step in building a resilient community is knowing your neighbors. You can help by identifying those who are isolated, have a disability or have trouble understanding English. They may be less likely to hear emergency instructions, and know what to do. Assisting your less fortunate neighbors will allow our first responders to focus their efforts on those with the greatest need. The next step in community resilience is reaching out to local groups. In our area ecclesiastical groups are often active in preparing for emergencies, regardless of affiliation. You can organize local groups to assist in community preparations. Forming a group based in geographic area, housing development or HOA membership might be a good place to start. Lastly, get involved and get trained. The Southwest Utah Public Health Department offers training and classes to prepare for emergencies. Opportunities are available for people with or without a medical background to serve with the Medical Reserve Corps. Go to swuhealth.org for more information about this program and other emergency preparedness ideas. Please refer to Do1Thing.com for more ideas about being prepared. Have a great summer!.

–Ward Symes

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