Posted on 01/18/2009 10:29:23 PM PST by Cindy
VIDEO:
"Disaster Preparedness From Ready.gov"
VIDEO DESCRIPTION - Snippet: "Three steps on how to prepare for an emergency or disaster."
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READY.GOV
http://www.ready.gov
A man-made disaster = The Presidency of Barack Hussein Aborta.
ping
1. Pay your taxes well in advance so if you are killed the poor government won’t lose anything.
2. Sit in your home waiting for any orders from your local community organizer / illiterate thug. Prepare a list of TVs, boomboxes, and rimz in your possession that they may need to confiscate.
3. Be ready to turn over any firearms, food stores, vehicles, or savings accounts you may have spent years working for. Not to worry, you will be compensated with various monthly government checks not to exceed the formula (2500 - hours you work per year), subject of course to the highest tax bracket you’ve ever had to pay.
Bobby, I chose this site as a STARTING POINT for preparing for “NATURAL AND MANMADE DISASTERS.”
This has nothing to do with politics.
If you are an adult; then you know that having an emergency plan BEFORE an emergency happens is a good thing.
That’s why I posted this thread today.
Fyi.
bookmark
The husband/father seems clueless, it is a good thing that he has that woman to take care of him.
Thank you for posting this Cindy. I’ve been so darn busy these last 6 months that a refresher in being prepared is a good thing.
I look forward to the responses on this thread.
take care
VirginiaMom
You’re welcome Virginia Mom.
Note: This is new.
http://ready.adcouncil.org
http://ready.adcouncil.org/beprepared/
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http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/releases/pr_1232126867101.shtm
Ready Campaign Launches Social Media Initiative to Encourage Americans to Prepare for Emergencies
Release Date: January 16, 2009
For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Ready Campaign, in partnership with The Advertising Council, is introducing a series of new social media tools today to further engage Americans in taking steps to prepare for emergencies. The initiative is an extension of Resolve to be Ready in 2009, a nationwide effort designed to encourage individuals, families, businesses and communities to take action and prepare for emergencies in 2009.
The social media tools will engage Americans in taking the three simple steps communicated in the Ready Campaign: (1) Get an emergency supply kit; (2) Make a family emergency plan; and (3) Be informed about the types of emergencies that can happen in your area and their appropriate responses.
At the center of the initiative is a new Web page, “Be Prepared,” which features an interactive widget that provides users with updates on emergency situations, local emergency contact information, an instructional video, emergency kit checklists and guidelines on how to better prepare for an emergency. Users can also access a clickable map to find contact information for state and local government agencies, where they can learn more about specific emergency information in their communities. Additionally, the widget helps users stay up-to-date on the latest Ready activities through Twitter news feeds (by following the user name “ReadydotGov”). The widget can be posted to social networking profiles, blogs, wikis and personal homepages.
The program also includes a tool with which visitors can create their own comprehensive Family Emergency Plan and share important information with their family and friends. Furthermore, visitors are encouraged to share their story on preparedness by submitting a video to the Ready Campaign Video Blog. The new Web page can be accessed by clicking on an online banner on the homepage of www.ready.gov, the Ready Campaign Web site.
“These new interactive tools and resources will allow the Ready Campaign to engage even more individuals and families and help them build their emergency plans that they can then in turn share with their families,” said Ready Campaign Director Erin Streeter. “These tools will makes it easier for Americans to access important federal, state and local emergency information that can be critical in an emergency and in the planning process.”
DHS and the Ad Council will distribute a series of new online banner ads to promote the effort in the coming weeks. Outreach will also be conducted on social networking sites and blogs. There will also be an “I Resolve to be Ready” badge that users can post on social networking sites, such as Facebook and MySpace. Additionally, new materials will be developed and outreach will be conducted during key times of year, such as hurricane season and National Preparedness Month.
“During the last six years, our Ready Campaign has been very effective in communicating the importance of taking steps for a possible emergency,” said Peggy Conlon, president and CEO of the Ad Council. “By integrating the latest technology and social media strategies, we will engage even more Americans in our critical messages and further the reach and impact of the campaign. This initiative provides individuals with the tools they need to make an emergency kit, develop and share a family emergency plan and stay informed about possible emergencies.”
By making the decision to Resolve to be Ready in 2009 and following the simple preparedness steps in advance, Americans will minimize the impact of emergencies on themselves, their family and their businesses. By visiting www.ready.gov or calling 1-800-BE-READY, individuals can access free materials that will help them make and keep a new year’s resolution that will bring their families peace-of-mind.
February 2009 will mark the Ready Campaign’s sixth year at the Department of Homeland Security. Launched in 2003 in partnership with The Advertising Council, Ready is designed to educate and empower Americans to prepare for and respond to emergencies, including natural disasters and potential terrorist attacks. It has proven to be one of the most successful campaigns in Ad Council’s more than 66-year history. Since its launch, the campaign has generated more than $756.5 million in donated media support. Individuals interested in more information about family, business and community preparedness can visit www.ready.gov.
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BTTT
Thanks Brad’s Gramma.
btt
Thank you Velveeta.
You’re welcome.
Remember too, that Appalachian Dweller has an excellent homepage regarding preparedness.
http://www.freerepublic.com/~appalachiandweller/
Absolutely.
Thanks to Jet Jaguar for the ping to this thread:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2191130/posts
“Planning For Survival - How To Get Started”
EDSFAS ^ | 02/21/2009 | Free America
Posted on February 21, 2009 8:03:31 PM PST by Free America52
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