Be Prepared in an Emergency

Jodi Skulley-September 27, 2010-Comments (0)

Did you know that September is the seventh annual National Preparedness Month? Since 2003, the Department of Homeland Security has urged families to get their acts together when it comes to having plans in case of an emergency.

The Center for Disease Control Web site offers some wonderful advice on what emergency preparedness truly means. They outline how each family can make an emergency kit, create an emergency plan, be informed about emergencies, and get involved in educating their community.

We were recently able to review the American Red Cross Blackout Buddy, a fantastic tool to have in your home in case of a common problem: a power outage. (If your kids are very scared of the dark, this can qualify as a national emergency!)
 

blkbuddy.jpgThe Blackout Buddy functions as a night-light for everyday use, but when the power goes out it immediately has a bright LED light that comes on automatically. Flip down the prongs for plugging in, and it can be used as a flashlight — one that can be found a lot more quickly than the one buried in the bottom of a junk drawer in a dark kitchen.

The Blackout Buddy is just $15, and a percentage of proceeds goes to the American Red Cross.

Do you have an emergency plan for your family? Or even know where your flashlights are? Honestly, I’m not sure we even HAVE a flashlight.
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