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The City Introduces “Ready Providence”

As part of City’s plan to prepare Providence for “all hazards” the Providence Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) has launched “Ready Providence”.

What is “Ready Providence”?

The “Ready Providence” Campaign is designed to educate and empower Providence residents to prepare for and respond to emergencies, including natural disasters and potential terrorist attacks. The “Ready Providence” Campaign asks individuals to do three key things to prepare for the unexpected: get an emergency supply kit, make a family emergency plan, and be informed about the different types of emergencies that could occur and their appropriate responses.

Individuals interested in more information about family and business preparedness can visit www.ready.gov or call 1–800–BE–READY to receive free materials.

Where do I Start?

 Getting started and being Ready is Easy as 1, 2, 3.

• 1. Prepare an emergency supply kit;
• 2. Make a family emergency plan; and
• 3. Be informed about the kinds of emergencies that can happen in your area and their appropriate responses.

The Details…

1. Get a Kit. When preparing for a possible emergency situation, it\'s best to think first about the basics of survival: fresh water, food, clean air and warmth.

2. Make a Plan. Your family may not be together when disaster strikes, so it is important to plan in advance: how you will contact one another; how you will get back together; and what you will do in different situations.

3. Be Informed. Some of the things you can do to prepare for the unexpected, such as making an emergency supply kit and developing a family communications plan, are the same for both a natural or man-made emergency.

However, there are important differences among potential emergencies that will impact the decisions you make and the actions you take. Learn more about the potential emergencies that could happen where you live and the appropriate way to respond to them.

In addition, learn about the emergency plans that have been established in your area by your state and local government.

Emergency preparedness is no longer the sole concern of earthquake prone Californians and those who live in the part of the country known as "Tornado Alley." For Americans, preparedness must now account for man-made disasters as well as natural ones. Knowing what to do during an emergency is an important part of being prepared and may make all the difference when seconds count.
 

Internet Resources

The American Red Cross
Ready.gov
Ready Kids
Ready Business
PandemicFlu.gov