IEMA encourages people to resolve to be prepared
in 2015
Will highlight preparedness, safety topics each
month
Send a link to a friend
[February 02, 2015]
SPRINGFIELD
– Each year, millions of people around the world welcome the start
of a new year by making personal resolutions. The Illinois Emergency
Management Agency (IEMA) and local emergency management agencies
throughout Illinois are encouraging people to ‘Resolve to be Ready’
for emergencies in 2015, and will offer year-long support to help
people attain the goal of better preparedness for themselves, their
families and their workplaces. |
“While many of us make earnest resolutions aimed at improving
some aspect of our lives, our resolve can wane just weeks into the
new year,” said IEMA Director Jonathon Monken. “We’re going to
provide continuing support throughout the year by offering
information and tips to help people stick to their resolution. I
encourage everyone to join us and ‘Resolve to be Ready’ in 2015.”
Monken said IEMA will focus on a different preparedness or safety
topic each month in 2015, including earthquakes, severe weather,
pets, school and campus, cyber security and more.
One of the first steps toward emergency preparedness is having an
emergency supply kit stocked with basic survival items that are
critical during an emergency, such as:
- One gallon of water per person per day (a minimum of a
three-day supply)
- At least a three-day supply of non-perishable food
- First-aid kit
[to top of second column] |
![](http://archives.lincolndailynews.com/2015/Jan/03/images/ads/current/mksgeneric_lda.png)
- Battery-operated radio, flashlight and extra batteries
- Items for children, seniors, pets and household members with
health or medical needs
IEMA maintains the Ready Illinois website
www.Ready.Illinois.gov,
a one-stop location for preparedness information on a variety of
hazards. In addition to information about steps people can take
before emergencies happen, the Ready Illinois website also
provides guidance on what to do during and after a disaster.
[Illinois Emergency Management
Agency] |