The Federal Management Agency and its local entities are trying to figure out ways to improve disaster aid to victims of natural and man-made disasters. However, government officials are not the only ones seeking to give aid in a crisis. Non-profit organizations, like the American Red Cross, also provide disaster aid to unprepared victims. So do religious not-for-profit organizations, like the Salvation Army.
You see them during the Christmas holiday season, collecting coins in red buckets at the supermarket or shopping mall. The Salvation Army provides food boxes to the needy during the Christmas season, but it also provides emergency assistance to victims of natural and other disasters.
When it comes to emergency preparedness, the best way to help your neighbors is to provide direct assistance when they need it. That means being prepared to take care of yourself and your family, and having extra supplies on hand to help others. You won’t be able to help anyone if you’re hungry or thirsty. Therefore, make sure you have a survival kit stocked with enough water and food to sustain you for at least 72 hours.
Once you have minimal survival kits for everyone in your household, think about stocking two or more extra kits for neighbors who might need your help. You can also get the people you want to help thinking about emergency preparedness by gifting them a survival kit. They’ll appreciate the gift, be more prepared, and get them on the path to thinking about surviving natural and man-made disasters.
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