Make A Kit - Be Ready Utah
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Utah Red Cross Sheltering Exercise
Please see how you can help or be
involved with the Utah Red Cross Sheltering exercise for this Great Utah
Shakeout starting April 17th. (follow the link at the bottom of the
page)
The
following is a message from ARC to all of our Citizen Corps Programs.
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We would like to
invite the Citizen Corp Councils across the state of Utah and their partner
program members to be a part of "The Great Utah Shake Out" after the "Drop cover
and hold on!" exercise.
After the initial "Drop, cover, and hold on!" activities are over on April 17th, 2012 The American Red Cross and our partners as part of our participation in The Great Utah Shake Out; will keep the public interaction/education going! We will open three full scale shelters across Utah. A shelter in Salt Lake City will open on April 17th for two full days! Our Shelters in Provo and Layton will be open for 24 hours beginning on April 18th.
We have an affiliated volunteer roster of close to 750 CERT, MRC, USAonWatch, and Citizen Corp Council leadership members. They have invested their valuable time training to help the American Red Cross run emergency shelters. Only a small few have had the opportunity to exercise their sheltering skills. The Great Utah Shake presents another opportunity to continue our emergency shelter education and training. We know you and many of your members will be busy during the Great Utah Shake Out but for those who are not or would like to take it one step further; sign up today to help the American Red Cross during our exercise. There are two methods of participation you can see by simply going to www.utahredcross.org and push the button which will take you to (http://utahredcross.org/general.asp?SN=2959&OP=17592&IDCapitulo=I2OD6QV708)
Frederick Henderson
Emergency Services Director
American Red Cross
Northern Utah Chapter
2955 Harrison Boulevard, Suite 204
Ogden, Utah 84403
(801) 625-0853 (p)
(801) 627 3549 (f)
(801) 458-3917 (m)
After the initial "Drop, cover, and hold on!" activities are over on April 17th, 2012 The American Red Cross and our partners as part of our participation in The Great Utah Shake Out; will keep the public interaction/education going! We will open three full scale shelters across Utah. A shelter in Salt Lake City will open on April 17th for two full days! Our Shelters in Provo and Layton will be open for 24 hours beginning on April 18th.
We have an affiliated volunteer roster of close to 750 CERT, MRC, USAonWatch, and Citizen Corp Council leadership members. They have invested their valuable time training to help the American Red Cross run emergency shelters. Only a small few have had the opportunity to exercise their sheltering skills. The Great Utah Shake presents another opportunity to continue our emergency shelter education and training. We know you and many of your members will be busy during the Great Utah Shake Out but for those who are not or would like to take it one step further; sign up today to help the American Red Cross during our exercise. There are two methods of participation you can see by simply going to www.utahredcross.org and push the button which will take you to (http://utahredcross.org/general.asp?SN=2959&OP=17592&IDCapitulo=I2OD6QV708)
Frederick Henderson
Emergency Services Director
American Red Cross
Northern Utah Chapter
2955 Harrison Boulevard, Suite 204
Ogden, Utah 84403
(801) 625-0853 (p)
(801) 627 3549 (f)
(801) 458-3917 (m)
Are You Ready to ShakeOut?
Are You Ready to ShakeOut?
A major earthquake in a populated
area could cause unprecedented devastation in
The Great California ShakeOut in
October 2010 involved more than 7.9 million Californians through a broad-based
outreach program, media partnerships, and public advocacy by hundreds of
partners. The drill is now expanding to other regions of the country. Utah ’s
first ShakeOut is planned for April
17, 2012 , at 10:15 a.m.
A key aspect of the ShakeOut is the
integration of comprehensive science-based earthquake research and the lessons
learned from decades of social science research about why people get prepared.
The result is a “teachable moment” on par with having an actual
earthquake (often followed by increased interest in getting ready for
earthquakes). ShakeOut creates the sense of urgency that is needed for
people, organizations, and communities to get prepared, to practice what to do
to be safe, and to learn what plans need to be improved.
Not just any drill will accomplish
this; it needs to be big. It must inspire communities to come together.
It must involve children at school and parents at work, prompting
conversations at home. It must allow every organization, city, etc., to make it
their own event.
The 2012 ShakeOut drill will be the largest preparedness
event in Utah history. To participate, go to www.ShakeOut.org/Utah and pledge your family,
school, business, or organization’s participation in the drill. Registered
participants will receive information on how to plan their drill and how to
create a dialogue with others about earthquake preparedness. All
organizers ask is that participants register (so they can be counted and
receive communications), and at the minimum practice "drop, cover, and
hold on" at the specified time. It is only a five minute commitment for something that can save
your life. It
all begins with registering, which is free and open to everyone.
For more information, visit www.ShakeOut.org/Utah.
Friday, March 30, 2012
Good Time To Check Your 72hr Kits
Spring time is such a beautiful time of year - when nature begins a new and sprouts beautiful colors on the flowers and trees. There is no better time of year to begin yourself a new and check your 72hr kits - updating their contents and locating them in an easy-to-grab area of your home.
Many preparedness retailers will have sales this month on various kits. And others may have case lot sales as well. It pays to check them all out - even just for ideas on what to include in your own.
For suggestions of what to include in your kit, click on the 'Documents' tab on the menu bar above.
BE INFORMED
MAKE A PLAN
BUILD A KIT
GET INVOLVED.....!
Saturday, March 24, 2012
Emergency Education Quiz
How much do you know about emergency preparedness? In a crisis, would you panic or prevail? The answer may surprise you. Emergency Essentials has made up a fun quiz to test your knowledge on various disasters and emergency preparedness items. See how well you do by following this link:
How Prepared Are Americans?
A recent survey reported on American’s beliefs about
preparation and disaster preparedness.
The major finding of the survey, conducted by Kelton
Research, showed that 85% of Americans do not feel prepared for a catastrophe.
They were asked questions about why they feel they need to prepare, what
catastrophes they might face, how to best prepare and what they would do if
they thought the world was going to end.
Check out some of the findings below:
Do Americans feel the
need to prepare?
Do you need to prepare more?
Interestingly, Americans were split on whether they needed further preparations for a potential catastrophe. 49% said they were “as prepared as I need to be.” 51% said they needed more preparations.
Do you need to prepare more?
Interestingly, Americans were split on whether they needed further preparations for a potential catastrophe. 49% said they were “as prepared as I need to be.” 51% said they needed more preparations.
Do you think a
catastrophe will occur?
One of the interesting findings from the survey was that the majority of Americans believe that a major catastrophe will occur within in the next 20 years.
One of the interesting findings from the survey was that the majority of Americans believe that a major catastrophe will occur within in the next 20 years.
Beliefs about 2012
Almost ⅓ of respondents (27%) believe that a catastrophic event is likely to occur on Dec. 21, 2012. 73% responded that a major event on that date is unlikely.
Almost ⅓ of respondents (27%) believe that a catastrophic event is likely to occur on Dec. 21, 2012. 73% responded that a major event on that date is unlikely.
Are Americans
actually prepared?
How prepared are you compared to those around you?
When asked how prepared they feel compared to their neighbors, half (53%) said they were “about as prepared” as those around them. Nearly ¼ (23%) said they were “more prepared” and another ¼ (24%) said they were “less prepared” than the rest of the country.
How prepared are you compared to those around you?
When asked how prepared they feel compared to their neighbors, half (53%) said they were “about as prepared” as those around them. Nearly ¼ (23%) said they were “more prepared” and another ¼ (24%) said they were “less prepared” than the rest of the country.
How long could you
last?
Nearly 40% of people say they would only last two weeks based on their current supplies.
Nearly 40% of people say they would only last two weeks based on their current supplies.
How fast could you
evacuate?
The majority of Americans (49%) said they would need 15 – 60 minutes to prepare if they were required to leave their home. Only 8% said they would be ready to leave their home with all the things they needed in order to survive in “less than a minute.”
The majority of Americans (49%) said they would need 15 – 60 minutes to prepare if they were required to leave their home. Only 8% said they would be ready to leave their home with all the things they needed in order to survive in “less than a minute.”
Would you share your
supplies?
The majority of Americans said they were willing to share their preparation supplies or food storage. 76% of respondents said they would share resources with their immediate family. 42% said they would share with neighbors. 24% even said they would share with neighbors that they didn’t know that well. Only 3% of respondents said they wouldn’t share their resources with anyone.
The majority of Americans said they were willing to share their preparation supplies or food storage. 76% of respondents said they would share resources with their immediate family. 42% said they would share with neighbors. 24% even said they would share with neighbors that they didn’t know that well. Only 3% of respondents said they wouldn’t share their resources with anyone.
Reasons to prepare
Natural Disasters
The majority of Americans feel that a significant natural disaster will occur within the next 25 years. 64% said they believed a significant earthquake would hit. 63% said a significant hurricane and 29% said that a pandemic, such as a super-virus would occur.
Natural Disasters
The majority of Americans feel that a significant natural disaster will occur within the next 25 years. 64% said they believed a significant earthquake would hit. 63% said a significant hurricane and 29% said that a pandemic, such as a super-virus would occur.
Nearly 3 out of every 4 people (71%) believe that disaster
in our lifetime will be an act of God, not man.
Man-made disasters
With that being said, 55% of Americans believe that a terrorist attack could occur within the next 25 years. 51% believe that a financial collapse could occur while 14% fear a nuclear fallout.
With that being said, 55% of Americans believe that a terrorist attack could occur within the next 25 years. 51% believe that a financial collapse could occur while 14% fear a nuclear fallout.
Why are you not
prepared?
When asked what were the major reasons that they were not prepared for a potential catastrophe, 40% of Americans said they “couldn’t afford to buy or stock up on certain supplies.” More than ¼ (27%) said they didn’t know what they should be doing in order to prepare.
When asked what were the major reasons that they were not prepared for a potential catastrophe, 40% of Americans said they “couldn’t afford to buy or stock up on certain supplies.” More than ¼ (27%) said they didn’t know what they should be doing in order to prepare.
About ¼ of respondents (24%) said they didn’t need to
prepare because they “didn’t think any catastrophes will happen.”
How to prepare
Money vs resources
59% said they believed that “saving for retirement,” such as donating to a 401(k), was smarter than stocking up on resources or building a bomb shelter. 41% said they preferred stocking up on resources.
Money vs resources
59% said they believed that “saving for retirement,” such as donating to a 401(k), was smarter than stocking up on resources or building a bomb shelter. 41% said they preferred stocking up on resources.
Food & Water
A large chunk of Americans (45%), have stocked up on canned or non-perishable food items. Around the same amount, 43%, have also collected drinking water. Only 21% grow their own food, such as fruits and vegetables.
A large chunk of Americans (45%), have stocked up on canned or non-perishable food items. Around the same amount, 43%, have also collected drinking water. Only 21% grow their own food, such as fruits and vegetables.
Escape plans
More than ⅓ (34%) of Americans make efforts to keep a full tank of gas in their car in order to escape. 33% of Americans have a go-bag or 72-hour kit. 20% have an family escape plan.
More than ⅓ (34%) of Americans make efforts to keep a full tank of gas in their car in order to escape. 33% of Americans have a go-bag or 72-hour kit. 20% have an family escape plan.
Other plans
A little more than ¼ (26%) of Americans own at least one gun. Almost the same amount, 24% plan on having extra cash on hand. 9 % of Americans have built a bomb shelter.
A little more than ¼ (26%) of Americans own at least one gun. Almost the same amount, 24% plan on having extra cash on hand. 9 % of Americans have built a bomb shelter.
Do nothing
Nearly ¼ (25%) of Americans say they have never made any preparation efforts.
Nearly ¼ (25%) of Americans say they have never made any preparation efforts.
Click on this link: to see the full results, you can find them here.
Article posted from TheReadyStore.com
Article posted from TheReadyStore.com
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Bonneville Hills C.C. Neighborhood Watch Mtg
Dear B.H.C.C. Residents, Business Owners & Friends,
Bonneville Hills Community Council Meeting
As a community we realize that our best defense against the increase in car prowls and break-ins is starting our own Neighborhood Watch Program
Come as be a part of this program and learn how you can support your neighbors and decrease the crime in our area.
Links:
http://web3.userinstinct.com/44174430-salt-lake-city-of-police-department-mo
bile-neighborhood-watch.htm
http://www.docstoc.com/docs/21191390/Salt-Lake-City-Police-Department-Mobile
-Neighborhood-Watch-Program
Chair: Ellen Reddick, Vice Chair: Ryan Czekalski, Secretary: Kristin Liszkowski, Treasurer: Rebecca Maw
http://www.bonnevillehills.org/
Bonneville Hills Community Council Meeting
March 22nd Meeting
Anderson Foothill Library
6:30p – 8:00p
Agenda
Anderson Foothill Library
6:30p – 8:00p
Agenda
- Detective Tom Gallegos Salt Lake City Police Department (801) 330-4256 Crime Report and Q&A
- Captain Scott Freithe SLC Fire Department Safety & Q&A
- Shawn Mc Donough SLC Community Liaison Report from the City
- Neighborhood Watch – Introduction for BHCC Residents
As a community we realize that our best defense against the increase in car prowls and break-ins is starting our own Neighborhood Watch Program Come as be a part of this program and learn how you can support your neighbors and decrease the crime in our area.
Links:
http://web3.userinstinct.com/44174430-salt-lake-city-of-police-department-mo
bile-neighborhood-watch.htm
http://www.docstoc.com/docs/21191390/Salt-Lake-City-Police-Department-Mobile
-Neighborhood-Watch-Program
Chair: Ellen Reddick, Vice Chair: Ryan Czekalski, Secretary: Kristin Liszkowski, Treasurer: Rebecca Maw
http://www.bonnevillehills.org/
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