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do1thing emergency preparedness tips for October.

The GOAL for October is to be able to safely meet your basic needs during an electrical outage.

We count on electricity for heat, food, and medical needs. Even gas appliances need electricity to run. A power outage is an emergency that often follows another emergency—like a hurricane, tornado, or storm. That makes it even more important to be prepared in advance.

Tips For Power Outage Safety Include:

⭐️ Discard food if the temperature in your refrigerator exceeds 40 degrees for more than 2 hours.
⭐️ Stay away from downed power lines and anything it is in contact with such as fences or buildings.
⭐️ NEVER drive over downed power lines; they may be energized.
⭐️ NEVER use a generator in an indoor/confined space including basement and garage. You WILL be overcome by carbon monoxide, a deadly gas. Also, charcoal or gas grills may present a toxic hazard including death.
⭐️ If you must use candles, be sure to use them safely. Never leave candles burning unattended.

Do1Thing is a non-profit organization, based in Lansing, that promotes emergency preparedness for individuals and businesses. The goal is to build disaster resilient communities by using a whole community approach to preparedness.

Check out our website at do1thing.com or follow us on Facebook.

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GOAL FOR August: Make your community stronger by getting trained and getting involved.

It's August and it's important to GET INVOLVED in order to prepare your family and community for an emergency/disaster.

It takes more than police, fire and EMS to respond to a disaster. It takes people who are committed to neighborhoods, schools, churches, and volunteer organizations. When people are willing to work together for the good of others, communities are stronger.

People who are involved are the key to a disaster resilient community. They are willing and able to look out for themselves and others. A resilient community is one that can withstand a disaster and get back to normal quickly (even if normal isn’t the same as it was before).

Remember, community preparedness starts at home. If you know that your family is prepared at home, you will be better able to help others in your community.

Do1Thing is a non-profit organization, based in Lansing, that promotes emergency preparedness for individuals and businesses. The goal is to build disaster resilient communities by using a whole community approach to preparedness.

Check out our website at do1thing.com or follow us on Facebook.