Preparedness Tips
Preparedness begins at home and is of vital importance in all aspects of our lives – family, community and work. Throughout the year VOICES promotes awareness and highlight relevant resources to help you and your family be better prepared.
In the aftermath of 9/11, September was designated as National Preparedness Awareness Month, in part due to VOICES advocacy efforts while campaigning for the creation of the 9/11 Commission. While the anniversary is a reminder, preparedness should be an ongoing effort for us all.
Power outages are likely to occur during severe weather events – winter storms, hurricanes, heavy wind events, wildfires, strong thunderstorms and floods for example.
Wildfires are on our minds right now due to the fires that ravaged so much of Los Angeles County. Therefore, we have decided to focus on wildfire preparedness and safety tips this month.
Winter Safety Preparedness Tips
Winter storms create a higher risk of car accidents, hypothermia, frostbite, carbon monoxide poisoning, and heart attacks from overexertion. Winter storms including blizzards can bring extreme cold, freezing rain, snow, ice and high winds.
Decorating your home and business is a long- standing tradition throughout the holiday season. To keep your family and your home and business safe throughout this special time please keep the following safety precautions in mind.
Flooding is the most common natural disaster in the U.S. and brings unique risks and challenges. The level of impact depends on your location, the amount of warning, and how prepared you and your community are to respond.
Preparedness begins at home and is vitally important in all aspects of our lives – family, community and work. Here you will find a list of documents you need to have in case of an emergency. You will learn how to store documents for individuals, cars, homes, etc.
What’s your plan for this summer? Enjoying the water? Going camping? Firing up the grill? Whatever you prefer, we have safety steps to follow. And don’t forget your furry friends. There are steps you can take to help keep them safe too.
Here are some swimming safety tips whether you are just starting to learn to be water competent or improving your skills and endurance.
To launch our year-long preparedness awareness campaign we are including a link to FEMA’s Summer Safety Tips. In this guide, you will find safety recommendations from FEMA regarding fireworks, campfires, swimming, bicycle safety and more.
Firework safety awareness is crucial to prevent injuries and accidents. Follow the National Safety Council’s guidelines to ensure a safe, enjoyable and injury-free Independence Day for all.