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Lutheran Disaster Response
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Be informed
Emergency preparedness is not only the concern of earthquake-prone
Californians or those who live in the part of the country known as
"Tornado Alley." Preparedness is an important job for all of
us, both for natural and man-made disasters. Knowing what you
should do in an emergency may make all the difference when something
happens and quick decisions count.
An important first step in preparing for disaster is to learn what
potential emergencies could impact you and your community. Take
time to learn more about the potential emergencies that could happen
where you live and the appropriate way to respond to them. One
good way to learn about these potential emergencies is to reflect on
what kinds of disasters have affected your community in the past.
If your community has experienced a flood or a tornado or a
hurricane in the past, it could happen again. General disaster
preparedness, however, is applicable to ANY emergency you could
face.
In addition, learn about the emergency plans that have been
established in your area by your state and local government.
Are you prepared? Take this quiz to determine your
Readiness
Quotient, or your RQ.
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