12 Days of Preparedness -- Day 3 (Food and Water)

In honor of the "12 Days of Preparedness" video that we recently posted, we wanted to celebrate those 12 days with you in greater details. So...

Preparedness Day 3:

Personal and family preparedness is a critical part of Johnson County Emergency Management & Homeland Security's strategy for community preparedness. The three basic steps to personal preparedness are: 1) Have a Plan, 2) Make a Kit, and 3) Stay Informed. The first step (Have a Plan) is a collection of critical information including emergency numbers, fire exits, reunification points, etc. Individuals in the Kansas City area can visit www.preparemetrokc.org to utilize the "MyPlan" feature available there. The second step (Make a Kit) talks about the necessary food and water families need to be prepared. Specifically, we recommend that individuals and families have three days of food and water to be prepared. Lastly, the third step of personal preparedness is staying informed. That includes staying informed about current weather conditions (news coverage, weather radios, this blog!), threats, and conditions to consider.

See you Preparedness Day 4! Happy (and safe) Holidays from Johnson County Emergency Management & Homeland Security