FLOODS, wildfires, earthquakes and severe storms: They make for compelling viewing on the evening news, but most of us assume they wont happen to us.
Thats what were fighting all the time, that it either wont happen, or it wont happen to me, or itll be so big I cant do anything about it, said Dorit Mason, director of the North Shore Emergency Management Office.
This week is Emergency Preparedness Week, and NSEMO wants North Shore residents to stop procrastinating and get prepared. NSEMO revamped its website last month and is reaching out to residents through social media like Facebook and Twitter. But the message remains the same: Make a plan.
Its not one of those things thats a high priority on peoples lists until theyve been faced by an emergency, said Mason.
NSEMO recommends people prepare to take care of themselves for at least 72 hours, and ideally up to a week, in the event of an emergency.
Taking small steps is a great way to prepare you and your family, said Mason. We just encourage people to think about it: If they didnt have power, if they had to evacuate their homes, what would they like to take with them?
For more information and tips on how to get prepared for an emergency, visit www.nsemo.org.
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