Emergency Officials - "Be Prepared!"

(Bill Lawlor of Red Cross suggesting we be prepared for a 72-hour period - photo by Paul McLaughlin)


Emergency preparedness organizations are reminding you to make sure you are prepared for the onslaught of a tropical storm - hurricane - or other disasters. Red Cross spokesman Bill Lawlor tells CHSJ News we should have a kit comprising of water - non-perishable food - medications - batteries - radios - and so on to help get through the first 72-hours in the aftermath of the disaster.More information on preparing an emergency kit can be found at http://www.redcross.ca/article.asp?id=17537&tid=025