Thursday, May 12, 2016

Emergency Preparedness


I took this photo this past weekend of the tree leaves sprouting.

You may have heard of the recent Fort McMurray fire disaster in Northern Alberta, Canada.  Residents had to flee their homes at a moment's notice.  It made people think of emergency preparedness and of how most people aren't ready.  I know I'm not, think:  passports, clothes, money, prescriptions, food, emergency kit, a list, a plan.  Here is an interesting article written by one family that had to evacuate Fort McMurray.

Maybe at the very least we should keep a list/plan.
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12 comments:

  1. Valerie-Jael12 May, 2016 00:47

    Yes, it was an awful disaster, and we should be prepared, this is really true. Hugs, Valerie

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  2. Anna of Mutton Style and Years12 May, 2016 03:36

    Luckily we are one of the few countries that doesn't have to worry. Well apart from flooding but that's a slow emergency.

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  3. Mark12 May, 2016 07:57

    Two of my favourite wrestlers are actually putting together a fundraiser for the Fort McMurray victims. They've managed to raise a lot of money and the donations are being matched by the government. It's great to see everyone come together like that.

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  4. Anonymous12 May, 2016 08:02

    beautiful photo of the buds!
    We are trying to make a preparedness plan, my husband has taken it more seriously lately,I think its something we should all do,

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  5. Anonymous12 May, 2016 11:08

    I am so glad I have front and back exits so I won't be stranded in case of a fire. I placed all of our important documents, passports, bank books, etc. in a Ziploc bag in our filing cabinet, so I can just grab it when I flee the house.

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  6. Adam12 May, 2016 12:30

    I wouldn't be either

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  7. Lisabella Russo12 May, 2016 15:20

    What a gorgeous photograph. I'm definitely unprepared in case of emergency... It's something I should think on, thank you Christine.

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  8. Anonymous12 May, 2016 16:34

    I'm not ready either, Christine. It's something we just never think of.

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  9. Jenn Jilks12 May, 2016 16:44

    I wrote a bout what you need before you dial 911, once. We often lose hydro, therefore water! A list is a good thing, though.

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  10. Kay14 May, 2016 15:48

    I need to look up the list on what you need. We used to be prepared better, but I think we've gotten quite lax lately.

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  11. sandy14 May, 2016 23:42

    I'll read that link, thanks.

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  12. The Happy Whisk15 May, 2016 12:38

    I'm not ready either. Unless grab dogs and go, is ready.

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