Only 20 % of those in LA County are prepared for a disaster.
That's what this article says about Angelenos.
http://www.latimes.com/features/home/la-lh-disaster-preparedness-los-angeles-20120830,0,7376831.story
It is a great article by Susan Carpenter and was in August 31, 2012 LA Times and in the September 1, 2012
Victorville Daily Press, D1.
Here is a few paragraphs from that article. But please use the link above for the whole great article that includes other links/
What's happening now with Hurricane Isaac and the temblors we've been having are reminders that we live in an area that's prone," Ipsen said. "With the economic downturn, a lot of people say, 'I can't afford to do that.' If you've ever been to a 99-cent store, it's an excellent location to put together a very good kit for little money. It's taking action that matters."
Individuals shouldn't have just one emergency kit, Ipsen said. They should have three -- at home, at work and in their cars. Kits should be assembled to last a minimum of three days, and, optimally, two weeks.
Water is the most important item, followed by food and important documents such as insurance policies, bank account information, ID cards and photographs to help identify the missing. Cash in small denominations is recommended in case electricity is out and businesses are unable to process electronic payments; cash for payphones could be helpful if cellphone service is interrupted.
Ipsen also recommends a flashlight and sturdy shoes as must-haves to help navigate around debris because "the biggest causes of injuries in a home or workplace is bookshelves, china cabinets and large mirrors that aren't properly secured."
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