Red Cross Ready

"My business is stanching blood and feeding fainting men; my post the open field
between the bullet and the hospital. I sometimes discuss the application of a
compress or a wisp of hay under a broken limb, but not the bearing and merits of
a political movement. I make gruel—not speeches; I write letters home for
wounded soldiers, not political addresses."
- Clara Barton, founder of American Red Cross

The American Red Cross preparedness plan is called "Be Red Cross Ready" and has three parts:

1. Get a Kit
2. Make a Plan
3. Be Informed

I've touched upon these in earlier posts and will provide more information over the next three days.

"Get a Kit" refers to the 72-hour kit, also called a G0-Kit or Ready-Kit. See "What's in Your Go Kit", "Protecting your Go-Kit Contents", and "Meals Ready to Eat and other Options". Since Hurricane Katrina, FEMA and the Red Cross have recommended a week long supply over just 3-days.

"Make a Plan" includes evacuation plans, drills, and emergency response plans. See "The Value of Drills".

"Be Informed" has three parts: "Get Info", "Know Your Region" and "Action Steps". Knowing your local region was covered in "Not in My Backyard!".

The "Be Red Cross Ready" site is a great resource with video, flash, and instructions.