Don’t be Scared, Be Prepared
Get Ready Georgia!
No one enjoys thinking about large-scale disasters and unexpected events, but the reality is that disasters can and do occur in Georgia. The good news is you have the ability to help your family make it safely through situations such as natural disasters, pandemic outbreaks and terrorist attacks by preparing today.
Planning ahead will reduce anxiety during a large-scale emergency and will ensure that you have what you need for at least 72 hours until help arrives. The Georgia Emergency Management Agency/Homeland Security (GEMA/HS) Ready Georgia campaign offers resources to help you and your family prepare. You can even receive a customized Ready kit checklist and communications plan by creating a personal profile at www.ready.ga.gov.
It’s critical that all Georgians have a Ready kit that includes items such as water, nonperishable food, a flashlight with extra batteries, extra clothing and a NOAA Weather Radio. It’s also important to develop a disaster preparedness plan with specific information about how to contact loved ones and reconnect if you are separated during a disaster situation.
To find out more about emergency preparedness in Georgia, visit the Ready Georgia website at www.ready.ga.gov, and don’t be scared, be prepared!