Access Press, Volume 14, Issue 3, March 10, 2003. Article

Emergency Preparedness

The St. Paul-Ramsey County Department of Public Health encourages residents to consider their own safety awareness. Talking about personal safety is a healthy way to calm fears and ease uncertainty no matter what the emergency (natural disaster or national conflict). Below is a list of general recommendations for you to consider:

Inform family members about your whereabouts.
Know who to call if you notice suspicious activity.
Talk to children about safety and its importance.
Consider making a personal safety kit should you need to stay in one place.
Discuss family plans should you be away from home in an emergency.
Stay informed about local, state and national news events.
Create a list of emergency resources to call for quick and easy reference.

Safety preparedness is a personal choice. For specific suggestions on what to do and how to prepare, consider the following Web sites:

www.ready.gov: Created by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to provide information about National Terrorism Threat Levels. Also offers advice on emergency preparedness.
www.redcross.org: The American Red Cross site features tips on what to include in family emergency kits.
www.dps.state.mn.us: Provides local information about public safety resources and emergency preparedness in Minnesota.

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