Resolve to Be Ready

Resolve to be ready, the Jasper County Emergency Management Agency encourages all Jasper residents to take a proactive approach in personal preparedness and to sign up for community and weather alerts at http://bit.ly/JasperAlerts or download the NEW Jasper Ready app from your app store today.

Make a Resolution

• Make an emergency plan: choose a safe place to meet, learn evacuation routes, and establish an out-of-town contact.
• Take a current photo of you and your pet together in case you get separated during a disaster.
• Get to know your neighbors and invite them to be a part of your emergency plan.
• Snap photos of important documents and save them in a secure place or online.
• Set up group text lists so you can communicate with friends and family during emergencies.
• Take a class in CPR and first aid.
• Keep and update emergency supplies; remember to include cash.
• Have back-up power sources available to charge devices in case of a power outage.
• Snap pictures of your property for insurance purposes.
• Check your insurance for coverage on disasters like floods, hurricanes, and earthquakes.
• Sign up for alerts and warnings. Download the FEMA app to get real-time alerts, safety tips, and locate open shelters.
• Save for a rainy day! Start and grow your emergency fund.
• Financially prepare for the New Year. Find out how with the Emergency Financial First Aid Kit.
• Spend within your means. Use a personal budgeting worksheet to help plan for holiday expenses and beyond.
• Build up your savings. Put a small amount in your account the first of every month beginning January 1.

Preparedness Materials

• Create Your Family Emergency Communication Plan
• Family Communication Plan Fillable Card
• Know Your Alerts and Warnings
• 12 Ways to Prepare
• Document and Insure Your Property
• Safeguard Critical Documents and Valuables

Build A Kit

After an emergency, you may need to survive on your own for several days. Being prepared means having your own food, water, and other supplies to last for several days. A disaster supplies kit is a collection of basic items your household may need in the event of an emergency. Make sure your emergency kit is stocked with the items on the checklist below. Download a printable version.

Basic Disaster Supplies Kit

✔ Water (one gallon per person per day for several days, for drinking and sanitation)

✔ Food (at least a several-day supply of non-perishable food)

✔ Battery-powered or hand crank radio and NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert

✔ Flashlight

✔ First aid kit

✔ Extra batteries

 ✔ Whistle (to signal for help)

✔ Dust mask (to help filter contaminated air)

✔ Plastic sheeting and duct tape (to shelter in place)

✔ Moist towelettes/garbage bags/plastic ties (for personal sanitation)

✔ Wrench or pliers (to turn off utilities)

✔ Manual can opener

✔ Local Maps

✔ Cell phone with chargers and backup battery

Additional Emergency Supplies

✔ Masks/soap/hand sanitizer/disinfecting wipes

✔ Prescription medications

✔ Non-prescription medications (pain relievers/anti-diarrhea/antacids/laxatives)

✔ Eyeglasses/contacts/supplies

✔ Infant formula/bottles/diapers/wipes/diaper rash cream

✔ Pet food and extra water for your pet

✔ Cash

✔ Important family documents (insurance policies/identification/bank account records (saved electronically or in a waterproof container)

✔ Sleeping bag or warm blanket/person

✔ Complete change of clothing/sturdy shoes

✔ Matches in a waterproof container

✔ Feminine supplies/personal hygiene items

✔ Mess kits/paper cups/plates/paper towels/plastic utensils

✔ Paper/pencil/activities for children

All information courtesy of ready.gov