It’s a new year and a time of new beginnings. As we’re making resolutions, consider your personal health and safety. The Red Cross responded to historic disasters in 2017. Let’s reflect on the lessons learned and make preparedness a priority in 2018. Being prepared isn’t as time consuming as you think. Become Red Cross Ready in three easy steps:
1. Get a Kit—include essential supplies such as water, non-perishable food, flashlight, batteries, first aid kit, personal documents, medications, pet supplies and cash.
2. Make a Plan—create and practice an emergency plan so that your family will know what to do in a crisis.
3. Be Informed—understand which disasters are likely in your area.
A preventable disaster that occurs too frequently in East Tennessee are home fires. Unfortunately, chapter staff and volunteers responded to several home fires this holiday season. Simply having a functional smoke alarm installed will cut the risk of death in a home fire by FIFTY PERCENT. East Tennessee will take part in the national Sound the Alarm, Save a Life campaign later this spring. Via Sound the Alarm, the Red Cross has already installed over one million smoke alarms, saving over 300 lives. Contact us to learn how you can donate, volunteer and support our efforts to make East Tennessee families safer. Be Ready in 2018—prepare yourself and your loved ones—start at home.
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