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| Four Seasons Hemet Herald | FEBRUARY 2024 | 11 The Emergency Preparedness Committee encourages everyone to Resolve to be Ready Low and No Cost Preparedness Disasters are costly but preparing for them doesn't have to be. In fact, taking time to prepare now can help save you thousands of dollars and give you peace of mind when the next disaster or emergency occurs. Take these simple steps now to be better prepared for any disaster or emergency that have little to no cost. Start Today • Know what kind of disasters and emergencies are most common for where you live. • Create your emergency communications plan. • Make sure you store important phone numbers somewhere besides just your cell phone. • Sign up for emergency alerts in your area to receive life-saving information from your state and local municipality. • Download the FEMA App (available in English and Spanish) to receive weather alerts, safety tips and reminders and be ready for the unexpected. • Build your emergency supply kit over time. Start with items you may already have in your home, like a flashlight, extra batteries, copies of important documents, water and non-perishable food. When you go to the grocery store, you can pick up an extra item each time that you use regularly, especially if it's on sale! Community food banks are a potential resource for food- insecure families to stock their emergency supply kits. • Talk with family or members of your household about where you will go if told to evacuate. • Having a plan before disaster strikes can help you save precious time and money. • Store important documents and items like passports, birth certificates, maps and electronics in a flood-safe place like a high shelf or upper floor in resealable water-tight plastic bags to help waterproof them. Store important documents like insurance policies digitally. • Contact your local fire department. They may have programs that provide fire or carbon monoxide detectors. • Check online for free or discounted CPR courses offered near you. • Download free preparedness resources. Low and No Cost Preparedness | Ready.gov and also fscert.org/resident-packet which includes reference links. Our Mission The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program is designed to increase individual and community preparedness and self-reliance in the event of man-made or natural disasters. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has officially recognized CERT as an important part of a community's disaster preparedness readiness. Four Seasons CERT continues to need your participation. Become a Street Captain or CERT Auxiliary. Step up. Be a part of the best CERT in the valley, come make a difference. For more information visit https://fscert.org/cert-volunteer Learn how to prepare at fscert.org. Plan. Prepare. Survive. Emergency Preparedness