In a disasters, you may not have the things you take for granted every day: Phone and internet service Electricity Fresh drinking water Quick access to police, fire and emergency medical services In-home assistance By preparing now you can be a resource to your family, your neighborhood, and your community in a disaster.

Connect with an isolated individual or start a neighborhood organization Promote emergency preparedness Become a volunteer

Neighbors that work together before a disaster Area better able to help each other during a disaster Ensure that everyone is connected with available recovery services after a disaster, and that there aren’t unmet needs Can advocate to get things done in their neighborhood to prevent damage before a disaster, or get things back to normal after

If your neighborhood has a watch, association or other organization, join it. Talk to members about disasters and the importance of strong neighborhoods. If you don’t have an organization, think about starting one.

People who are isolated before a disaster are often reluctant to ask for help after a disaster. They may also be less likely to follow emergency instructions. Let them know that you will check on them in a disaster and ask if you can help them plan for emergencies.

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You can be a Do 1 Thing preparedness ambassador in your community People respond best to information that comes from people they know and trust You can be a Do 1 Thing preparedness ambassador in your community Teach a class (like this one) Find activities that promote preparedness for scout troops or other organizations you are involved in

At neighborhood or group meetings Get five minutes on the agenda to talk about this month’s Do 1 Thing Activity Pass out fact sheets to attendees In newsletters Include a paragraph about the month’s activity Use a Do 1 Thing infographic

On a website Link to the Do 1 Thing website Include a monthly news item about D1T With social media Follow us on social media and repost/retweet Do 1 Thing posts Post your own preparedness successes and tag Do 1 Thing

Volunteers are a valuable asset in every community In a disaster they may be: Independent in their own neighborhood Coordinated with first responders and emergency management

Amateur radio operators support emergency management and first responders in severe weather events and other emergencies Training is offered regularly Go to http://www.qsl.net/races/links.html to find a Ham Radio emergency communication group near you

Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT) 20 hours of emergency preparedness and response training Support first responders or respond in your neighborhood

Medical Reserve Corps For individuals with medical or veterinary training Direct support to first responders and public health

Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS) Neighborhood Watch Fire Corps Direct support to Fire Departments Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS) Direct support to Police Departments Neighborhood Watch Neighborhood crime prevention

To find out what Citizen Corps programs are active near you go to: https://www.ready.gov/citizen-corps-partner-programs

American Red Cross Salvation Army Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster Other state and local groups

You also need to stay ready while you wait To be ready to help in an emergency, you need to be ready before it happens Sign up or get training now You also need to stay ready while you wait Keep your skills fresh

Information is the most important thing you can have in a disaster Information is the most important thing you can have in a disaster. Without it, you can’t make good decisions and your stress will be very high. Know how information is given in your community and make sure you can get it when you need it most.

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