Would you like your Christmas gifts to count for something this year? When you give the gift of preparedness, first of all you can figure that there is a good chance that the person doesn't already have the item. How many people have actually taken even the first step on the path to self reliance? Secondly, you can rest assured your gift will have value.
Every single one of us can benefit from being more prepared, more self sufficient.
Preparedness means different things to different people - you can be prepared to face emergencies, life changes, family crises, daily challenges, personal survival, holidays, tests...you name it! Lisa Akers of Pathways to Preparedness says, " What preparedness means to us is thinking one (or more) steps ahead of where you are now."
The American Red Cross, who has been in the middle of every disaster in the past years worldwide has seen the results of a lack of preparedness.
"I've visited dozens of areas affected by disasters and listened to hundreds of survivors tell their stories. These are words I've heard over and over again. 'I wish I'd been more prepared.'"
Joe Becker
Senior Vice President, Disaster Services American Red Cross
Check out FEMA's recommendations for preparedness items everyone should have.
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