​Get Ready Day

<div id="" class="celebrate-item"><h3 id="" class="celebrate-title"><span class="celebrate-number">1. </span>Check your emergency supplies</h3><p id="" class="celebrate-text">Make sure you have flashlights, batteries, a first aid kit and other emergency supplies on hand. Check expiration dates and replace any items that are no longer good.</p></div><div id="" class="celebrate-item"><h3 id="" class="celebrate-title"><span class="celebrate-number">2. </span>Create an emergency plan</h3><p id="" class="celebrate-text">Sit down with your family and create a plan in case of an emergency. Include an evacuation plan, a meeting point, and a list of contacts for each family member.</p></div><div id="" class="celebrate-item"><h3 id="" class="celebrate-title"><span class="celebrate-number">3. </span>Gather important documents</h3><p id="" class="celebrate-text">Make sure all important documents are in one place and easily accessible in case of an emergency. This includes birth certificates, passports, insurance cards, social security numbers, etc.</p></div><div id="" class="celebrate-item"><h3 id="" class="celebrate-title"><span class="celebrate-number">4. </span>Organize a safety drill</h3><p id="" class="celebrate-text">Organize a safety drill with your family to make sure everyone is prepared in case of an emergency. Practice evacuating the house and meeting up at your designated location.</p></div><div id="" class="celebrate-item"><h3 id="" class="celebrate-title"><span class="celebrate-number">5. </span>Educate yourself</h3><p id="" class="celebrate-text">Take some time to educate yourself on the basics of disaster preparedness. Research local resources that are available in case of an emergency.</p></div>

<div id='' class='matter-item'><h3 id='' class='matter-title'><span class='matter-letter'>A.</span>It reminds us to be prepared</h3><p id='' class='matters-text'>Get Ready Day is a great reminder to take the time to prepare for potential disasters or emergencies, whether it's packing an emergency kit in case of a hurricane or earthquake, or having your documents ready if you need to evacuate. Preparing ahead of time can help reduce stress and make sure you're covered in any situation.</p></div><div id='' class='matter-item'><h3 id='' class='matter-title'><span class='matter-letter'>B.</span>It encourages community involvement </h3><p id='' class='matters-text'>Get Ready Day not only helps individuals to be prepared, but also encourages neighbors and communities to get involved. By working together, everyone can help ensure everyone is safe and taken care of in times of distress. </p></div><div id='' class='matter-item'><h3 id='' class='matter-title'><span class='matter-letter'>C.</span>It promotes disaster awareness</h3><p id='' class='matters-text'>By participating in Get Ready Day, we are helping to spread awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters and how it affects our safety and wellbeing. This increased knowledge can help people become more informed and aware of what steps they should take if faced with an emergency situation. 

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