Your ability to help others depends on your own preparedness.
Personal MCI Kit:
Essential Items:
- Heavy gloves
- N95 masks
- Flashlight/headlamp
- Permanent markers
- Whistle
- First aid supplies
- Water purification
- Multi-tool
- Emergency blanket
- Triage tags
Family Emergency Plan:
Key Components:
- Meeting locations
- Out-of-state contact
- Important documents
- Evacuation routes
- Special needs planning
- Pet arrangements
- Communication plan
- Practice schedule
Community Integration:
Get Involved:
- CERT training
- Amateur radio
- Neighborhood groups
- Local planning
- Vulnerability mapping
- Resource sharing
- Drill participation