4. 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.

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

7. 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

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. Select the slides that apply to the area in which you are presenting.

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

15. 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

16. Amateur radio operators support emergency management and first responders in severe weather events and other emergencies
Training is offered regularly
Go to to find a Ham Radio emergency communication group near you

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

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

19. 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

20. To find out what Citizen Corps programs are active near you go to:

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

22. 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

24. 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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