Emergency preparedness is a concern on a national scale, and should be on your mind as an individual. Florida Tech held a 3 day conference which brought together national, state government officials, military and companies to share information on preparedness for natural and manmade disasters. Florida Today reports:
The conference brought together dozens of experts to share and discuss health, safety and security issues from terrorism, to hurricanes, to earthquakes and practices to maintain infrastructure for disaster preparedness. We decided national wasn’t enough because we have global issues,” said Clifford Bragdon, Florida Tech dean of continuing education and vice president of strategic initiatives.
This conference can serve as a reminder to all us to take the steps necessary to protect our assets in our home.
- For example, if a hurricane or earthquake comes your way, is your home secured?
- Do you have furniture bolted down if you live in areas prone to these storms?
- Do you have homeowners or renters insurance?
- Do you have home survival kits with food and water to sustain you when the power goes out or if transportation is not possible?
- Even if transportation is possible, do you have more than a half a tank a gas in your vehicle at all times, so that you can evacuate?
Schedule time to think through these issues and take action by buying what you need to be prepared.