Stay Protected, Be Prepared

With Hurricane Florence recently impacting the Southeast US, it’s important to remember that “preparedness” is one of the BEST things you can do to protect your family and your assets.

 

 

Remember, natural and man-made disasters can strike anytime and no matter where you live.  Take the time to plan your response to a natural or man-made disaster, preferable well before either event is forecast or occurs.  Here are a couple of suggestions to target in your plan as outlined by the National Safety Council:

  • Have a family communication plan and ensure that all family members have reviewed and practiced the plan
  • Have all family members and other important phone numbers written down or memorized
  • Have an emergency kit in your car
  • Have at least three days of food and water at home
  • Have all important documents (i.e. birth certificates, insurance policies, etc.) in a fire-proof safe or safe deposit box
  • Have at least one family member trained in First Aid and CPR techniques
  • Have a plan to shut off utilities at your house

 

Want more information?  Please visit the following website as part of an effort to promote National Preparedness Month 2018:  https://www.ready.gov/september

About Mike Estabrook

Website: https://www.mckenneys.com

Email Address: michael.estabrook@mckenneys.com

Mike Estabrook leads our Safety initiative with the goals to achieve industry-leading safety outcomes and move safety forward at McKenney's. With almost 30 years of safety and risk consulting management experience, Mike works with his team of safety professionals to design and implement strategies that foster safe behaviors and produce "best in class" field safety practices across our company.

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