Safety Committee Message - September 2005

Did you know that September is National Emergency Preparedness Month?

Now is a good time to make sure that you and your family are prepared in the event of some type of disaster. Being prepared for a possible disaster can make a life-or-death difference.

If you were to have to evacuate your home you should, post a note telling others the date, time, where you are going to be headed and with whom. The following is a list of items that should be available whether you are forced to leave you home or stay inside as a shelter in place:

·        Money

·        Food (canned goods and energy bars are good sources)

·        Fresh Water

·        Battery powered radio and or TV

·        Flashlight

·        First Aid Kit

·        Medications and eyeglasses

·        Important documents

·        Changes of clothes (adjust for weather conditions)

·        Sleeping bags and or blankets

·        Pet supplies

Above information was gathered from the National Safety Council website

Other useful websites for information are: www.citizencorps.gov

                                                                        www.ready.gov

Remember if you have questions about this information or any other Safety topic in North Brookfield, contact your Safety Committee at  safety@northbrookfield.net.

Meetings: First and Third Wednesday of each month; 6:30 P.M. at the Senior Center, Forest Street.