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Protect Your Family
September is National Preparedness Month, for more information you can go to these external links; Ready Ohio,
During an emergency, the first thing we all think about is the safety of our families. Here at the health department we encourage our employees to prepare for emergencies with their families. When people know their families are prepared by having a communication plan, a disaster supply kit, and knowing emergency procedures, they will be ready to respond to help protect the publics health.
No matter the type of emergency, a snowstorm, flood or disease outbreak, if you have 3-4 days of food and water on hand, an emergency communications plan, and a little preparedness training, things will go much easier. Basic Preparedness - a guide from FEMA on starting a plan for your family
Safe and Well website, which enables people within a disaster area to let their friends and loved ones outside of the affected region know of their well-being.
What about your workplace safety and health?
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