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Story submitted by, Mark Weber, Blaine County Health Department 420A Ohio,Chinook, MT 59523, 406-357-2345 As we continue with our series for National Preparedness Month, it’s time to start thinking about how to take care of ourselves in the event of emergencies. As mentioned in earlier articles, fire, flood, winter storms or extended power outages can and do occur too frequently. They may be widespread or only affect you and your home. In any case, it’s too late to put things together when the emergency is already upon you. Below you will find...
Last week we introduced you to September being National Preparedness Month. The easiest and often the most comforting thing to have in the event of an emergency or disaster is a communications plan. Not knowing where those most important to you are or what condition they may be in can lead to unnecessary panic that is very avoidable. Just follow these three easy steps and tips. 1. COLLECT. Create a paper copy of the contact information for your family and other important people, offices or services. A paper plan can be completed online at: read...
National Preparedness Month, recognized each September, provides an opportunity to remind us that we all must prepare ourselves and our families now and throughout the year. This year, National Preparedness Month will focus on planning, with an overarching theme: Disasters Happen Prepare Now. Learn How. From last fall’s snow storms and fires to this springs flooding, power outages and evacuations should be fresh in our minds. As a whole, Blaine County managed the situations well, but what would have happened with a few changes to the s...
