Red Cross - Be Informed

"Long ago I added to the true old adage of “What is everybody’s business is nobody’s business,” another clause which, I think, more than any other principle has served to influence my actions in life. That is, What is nobody’s business is my business." - Clara Barton, founder of American Red Cross

The final step of the "Be Red Cross Ready" plan is "Be Informed". The three key parts to being informed are:

• Get Info - learn ways to get information during an emergency (hand crank radio, HAM radio, NOAA Weather stations, local emergency systems, word of mouth, etc)
• Know Your Region - learn about the disasters that are common or likely in your area like thunderstorms or flooding.
• Action Steps - Learn First Aid (and basic survival skills)

This concludes the new three step "Be Red Cross Ready" program which simplifies the prior five step program. The two parts dropped were: "Give Blood" and "Volunteer". These acts are still highly commendable and encouraged but go beyond personal preparedness to the realm of helping others.

Bottom Line
Ensure the safety and preparedness of your family first by following all the steps and recommendations of the Red Cross program. Then once you and yours are secure, please reach out to others and help your community with Blood Drives and Volunteer work.