Let's Get Prepared!

As we talked about in the last post, Severe Storm Season is at hand. And we have to be prepared for all the possibilities that bad weather and earthquakes can bring. Being ready, planning before the emergency, gives us a head start on safety and security.
Have you thought about how to prepare for your Pets? Do you have cats, dogs, hamsters, horses, fish or other pets that are members of your family? They need to be considered in any emergency plan.
Animals often get frightened in storms and earthquakes. So having a plan of action can aid you in keeping them calm and secure. Practicing for an emergency can help your pets get used to the travel crates and trailers they will use during an evacuation. You do have travel crates, right? If not, then go purchase one for each animal! Crates should be large enough for the animal to stand up and turn around with ease. Don't get one that is too small!
Find out about "pet" policies the shelters in your area and those in outlying areas. Many do not allow for pets so you may be turned away with you "family members" of the pet variety. Think ahead, and know where you can go to safety with your pets.
* Have tags on each pet, veterinary papers for each pet with vaccination papers and such.
* Pack food and water for each pet since they have to eat too.
* Pack any medications they might need also.
* Pack a good leash and harness if they use one.
* Current Photo of the animals.
Take care of that favorite family friend! Stay Well!

Time to Get Prepared for Severe Storms!

Hurricane Season starts on June 1, 2010 and goes through November 30, 2010. Even though the Hurricanes have not started as yet, we are already getting some Severe Spring Storms with tornadoes, hail and damaging winds.
Now is the a good time to being refreshing your Severe Storm Preparedness Kits. We are between the main part of the Spring Storms and the last of the Winter Blizzards.
I know we all have waterproof bins with clothing, canned foods, medicine, batteries, flashlights, blankets, pillows, games, books, lanterns and more.
* Get out your bins and Wash the blankets and clothing to keep them fresh and ready to use in case that storm does come.
* Replace Canned Goods with fresh so the stored ones don't go out of date.
* Replace any Medicines in the bins with current supplies as needs do change.
* Check the First Aid Kit to make sure the ointments and salves are current too. Out of date medications don't work well and in an emergency situation it is best to have the most current available. Your Health is your most valuable asset.
* Replenish any Water Supplies you have.
* Put in fresh Batteries, matches in a waterproof container, candles in a waterproof container and fuel for any lanterns and small cook stoves.
* Review your Emergency Plan with all Members of your Family, even the ones who live out of town. The out of town family members need to know what you would do in case of a Severe Storm so they can anticipate your need for assistance.
These are just a few of the things to do, put Now it the Time to Start! Severe Storms know no dates or real "Seasons" so we must always be ready!
More to come! Stay Well, Elise

One Million Volunteers Signed-Up!

Got notification today the the Disney Give a Day Get a Day Volunteer Program had reached its goal of One Million Volunteers!
From the Disney website: "Hats off to a million volunteers!
The overwhelming support we received for the "Give a Day. Get a Disney Day." program has helped us reach our goal of inspiring one million people to volunteer a day of service to their communities. The program has now ended. Although you can no longer register and sign up for volunteer opportunities on this site to earn a free Disney Theme Park ticket, you can still continue to give back to your community by locating and signing up for volunteer opportunities through HandsOn Network."
So Thank You to everyone who signed-up to make a difference in your community! Congratulations on your decision to serve others!
Stay Well, Elise

Give a Day Get a Day from Disney!

Now is a great time to be a local Volunteer and Get a Free Day in a Disney Park! What a great deal!
To Qualify for the Free Day, you have to sign up on the Disney site, Give Day Get a Day. All you have to do is look at the options there and sign up for a day of volunteering! Be a point of light in this world, locally with your friends and neighbors. All it will cost you is time, and you will gain so much more that money cannot purchase.
Sam the Eagle and his friends are Proud Volunteers too! So join a great team today and have fun! Stay Well!