{"id":86,"date":"2012-09-25T17:19:38","date_gmt":"2012-09-25T21:19:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/atr\/2012\/09\/25\/be-ready-september-is-national-preparedness-month\/"},"modified":"2012-09-25T17:19:38","modified_gmt":"2012-09-25T21:19:38","slug":"be-ready-september-is-national-preparedness-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/atr\/2012\/09\/25\/be-ready-september-is-national-preparedness-month\/","title":{"rendered":"Be Ready! September is National Preparedness Month"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Be Ready! September is National Preparedness Month<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Families should be prepared for all types of emergencies; this includes a fire, winter storm, tornado, hurricane, etc. Developing a national disaster plan is extremely important for every family to have. Having an emergency kit for the home and car is a great way to get started.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> Discuss where to meet \u00a0if a disaster happens (be prepared to lose cell service)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>An emergency kit prepared for the home and car<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you are at work, will your au pair be prepared? Take some time this month to discuss what you would like her to do in the event of an emergency. To find more detailed information provided by FEMA click <a title=\"http:\/\/aupairinamerica.createsend1.com\/t\/r-l-kjiuliy-ykuybtyo-j\/\" href=\"http:\/\/aupairinamerica.createsend1.com\/t\/r-l-kjiuliy-ykuybtyo-j\/\">here<\/a>! We will be discussing fire safety and prevention at our cluster meeting this month.<\/p>\n<p>Your emergency kit could include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Identification for all family members (Social Security      card, passport, license, etc.)<\/li>\n<li>First aid kit<\/li>\n<li>Water<\/li>\n<li>Food<\/li>\n<li>Flashlight<\/li>\n<li>Batteries<\/li>\n<li>Local Maps<\/li>\n<li>Manual can opener<\/li>\n<li>Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities<\/li>\n<li>Cell phone with chargers for car and basic outlet<\/li>\n<li>Dust mask<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Supplies for your vehicle or the Au pair car\u00a0 could include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bottled water and non-perishable foods such as granola bars.<\/li>\n<li>Seasonal supplies: Winter &#8211; blanket, hat, mittens, shovel, sand, tire chains, windshield scraper, florescent distress flag; summer &#8211; sunscreen lotion (SPF 15 or greater), shade item (umbrella, wide brimmed hat, etc.).<\/li>\n<li>Flashlight, extra batteries, and maps.<\/li>\n<li>First aid kit and manual.<\/li>\n<li>White distress flag.<\/li>\n<li>Tire repair kit, booster\/jumper cables, pump, and flares.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>http:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/features\/beready\/<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Be Ready! September is National Preparedness Month Families should be prepared for all types of emergencies; this includes a fire, winter storm, tornado, hurricane, etc. Developing a national disaster plan is extremely important for every family to have. Having an emergency kit for the home and car is a great way to get started. 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