We have all seen scenes like this play out in movies time and time again, In fact there is a new movie coming out in May that will highlight a major disaster in this country and highlight how one hero will be shown to be the saving grace for many. Hollywood likes to focus on one action hero saving many, but in reality, many true hero's that will likely arise is a situation like this. Everyday people who will come together and work as a team to help each other out until other help arrives!!
I think the majority of people understand that when and if something bad happens where you live, there never will be enough, firefighters, law enforcement officers, utility workers, road crews, nurses, and the list goes on.
It's easy to stick our heads in the sand and pretend something bad wont happen, but the reality is, it could happen anytime. Understanding the risk, just as in any risk is important in the choices we make. Personally I prefer being part of the solution, not the problem.Surviving a major disaster will take everyone coming together and working together to responding as a neighborhood, and community to ensure those who need help the most get it along with getting us back on our feet.
I recently completed CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) Training. The basic skills I learned from preparedness, to basic first aid, fire suppression and search and rescue techniques can really come in handy, not only when the bad thing happens but in how I look at everyday situations
Our next class is coming up in April. Do you have what it takes to help be part of the solution and be a true hero when emergencies happen? For More information on CERT, please see www.fema.gov/community-emergency-response-teams.
See pictures from the last CERT class on our Flickr Page
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