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Providing FireAde® for Emergency Prep Kits are a valuable way to promote fire safety in the event of an emergency. People will start fires to stay warm and embers can be problematic if not attended. FireAde® can quickly stop fire in the event of a fire emergency or provide access to a safe exit.

Week 1:  September 1-9
Make a Plan for Yourself, Family and Friends

• Make an Emergency Plan.
• Sign up for alerts and warnings in your area.
• Learn your evacuation zone and have an evacuation plan.
• Check your insurance coverage and review the Document and Insure Property guide.
• Plan financially for the possibility of disaster.

Week 2:  September 10-16
Plan to Help Your Neighbor and Community

• Learn skills you need to help yourself and others until help can arrive.

• Take Until Help Arrives training.

• Check on your neighbors.
• Talk with your Power Company about utility safety.                         
• On National Prepareathon Day, Friday, September, 15, hold an event.

Week 3:  September 17-23
Practice and Build Out Your Plans

• Complete an Emergency Financial First Aid Kit (EFFAK)
• Maintain emergency savings for use in case of an emergency
• Participate in an emergency drill
• Know how to access community resources (e.g., shelters, food banks)

Week 4: September 24-30
Get Involved! Be a Part of Something Larger 

• Get your campus, business, faith-based organization and community organization prepared for an emergency
• Join Weather Ready Nation
• Sign up for Ready Business Workshop

 

Adopt a family at risk in your neighborhood to supply an Emergency Prep Kit for. Families in need of basic supplies are likely to forgo safety items for food and clothing.