Launched in February 2003, Ready is a National public service campaign designed to educate and empower the American people to prepare for, respond to and mitigate emergencies, including natural and man-made disasters. The goal of the campaign is to promote preparedness through public involvement.Ready and its Spanish language version Listo ask individuals to do four key things:(1) stay informed about the different types of emergencies that could occur and their appropriate responses(2) make a family emergency plan and(3) build an emergency supply kit, and(4) get involved in your community by taking action to prepare for emergencies.
1. With your family or household members, discuss how to prepare and respond to the types of emergencies that are most likely to happen where you live, learn, work and play.
2. Identify responsibilities for each member of your household and how you will work together as a team.
3. Practice as many elements of your plan as possible.
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J U V E N I L E
W E B S I T E S
The Ready Campaign
https://www.ready.gov
American Red Cross
Disaster Preparedness Plan
https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/make-a-plan.html
Create Your Emergency Plan in Just 3 Steps
1. With your family or household members, discuss how to prepare and respond to the types of emergencies that are most likely to happen where you live, learn, work and play.
2. Identify responsibilities for each member of your household and how you will work together as a team.
3. Practice as many elements of your plan as possible.