The Seacoast Public Health Region wants YOU to Be Better Prepared for Disasters!

According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s 2012 National Survey, 46 percent of respondents believed that a natural disaster will occur in their community; however, nearly 70 percent of Americans have not participated in a preparedness drill or exercise in the past two years.

 As a proud supporter of America’s PrepareAthon!, the Seacoast Public Health Region wants to share important information that will help you and your family be better prepared in case of a disaster.

 America’s PrepareAthon! is a nationwide, community-based campaign for action to increase emergency preparedness and resilience.  Every spring and fall, organizations around the country will focus on preparedness during a national day of action.  These national days of action drive participation in hazard-specific drills, group discussions, and exercises.

 At Seacoast Public Health, our goal is to help you be better prepared during an emergency.

 To reach these goals, we will be conducting a PrepareAthon on Wednesday, April 30th from 2:00 to 6:00 pm at Epping Fire Department at 37 Pleasant Street in Epping NH.  We will have the following:

•        A tour of the Fire Dept and equipment

•       A fire simulator to put out a fire

•       A Cardiac defibrillator demo

•       Make a 30 Second emergency plan and learn how to make a personal Go Kit for your family and pets

•       Plenty of take-aways, food, and door prizes!!!

 We encourage all of you to visit www.ready.gov/prepare to learn more about America’s PrepareAthon! and how you can improve your preparedness plan for your family and your community.  In addition, download the American Red Cross preparedness apps at http://www.redcross.org/prepare/mobile-apps

 If you have any questions about our efforts, please contact:

 Mary Cook

Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coordinator

603-418-6404

Or

Nancy Parker

 Greater Exeter and Greater Portsmouth Medical Reserve Corps Coordinator