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American Family Safety Offers Hurricane Preparedness Advice
Preparing Before a Storm Hits Is Key to Protecting Your Family in an Emergency
After the Gulf Coast assessed the tremendous damage from Hurricane Katrina, many people asked, "How can we be more prepared next time?" With hurricane season at its peak and more storms predicted, now is the time to make sure you and your family are prepared for an emergency.
According to American Family Safety's Barbara Feiner, a national expert in disaster preparedness and emergency medicine, preparation is the key to surviving any disaster – from hurricanes and tornadoes to earthquakes and other emergencies.
"During a disaster your safety depends on having a well-coordinated emergency plan and a preparedness kit," Feiner says. "It requires a small amount of time and money, but if a disaster strikes, you'll be glad you made the investment."
American Family Safety was created in January 2005 to ensure that every U.S. family is prepared for an emergency. The company provides education tools and quality emergency preparedness products to help families create an emergency plan and to custom build or buy a 72-hour Ready™ emergency preparedness kit.
In addition, Feiner and American Family Safety offer the following advice:
- Create a Kit
Create a kit containing essential supplies such as a flashlight, batteries, radio and first-aid kit to sustain a family for 72 hours in the event of a disaster. Visit www.americanfamilysafety.comWant to see more?
