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The Federal Emergency Management Agency is asking Tennesseans to Resolve to be Ready in 2012, meaning they are calling citizens to action to prepare for natural disasters. A recent study shows that Tennessee ranks number 14 in the nation for the most federally declared disasters since 1953, when FEMA began its record keeping. FEMA records show that 82 percent of the registered disasters involved flooding, including 10 flood related disasters in the state during the 90s decade alone.
Tennesseans can find ideas and information on putting together a family or business emergency communications plan as well as other suggestions by logging onto www.ready.gov. FEMA says the three most important steps citizens can take now to help prepare themselves for a natural disaster are get a kit, make a plan, and be informed.
FEMA suggests that the emergency supply kit should include water, non perishable food, flashlights, batteries, first aid items, prescriptions, medications, and copies of vital financial documents. Its also a good idea to keep a battery operated radio on hand in your kit as well. Henry County EMA director Ron Watkins advises citizens that they should have enough supplies in major disasters such as a major earthquake to last around 72 hours, which could be as long as it takes emergency personnel to get to you.
Its also a good idea to make a plan for a disaster. The plan should include mapping out where your family will meet during or after the disaster or emergency, supplying everyone with complete contact information, and having alternative lodging in place.
The third thing to do now to prepare for disasters is to be informed about all the disasters that could happen in Tennessee such as earthquakes, floods, tornadoes, ice storms, biological, radiological, or man-made disasters. For flooding, tools to help gauge your risk can be found at floodsmart.gov.
