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Praise for Choice
Choice receives thank you cards for donated quilts
We received many thank-yous this season for the hand-made quilts that were donated to seniors in Oregon and SW Washington. Click “Read the rest of this entry” to view the cards and a picture of one of the recipients of the quilts.
National Preparedness Month
Month is reminder to be ready for emergencies
Jennifer Bailey • September 9, 2009
September is National Preparedness Month, and it’s a good time for Oregon Emergency Management to remind us all that we have a responsibility to protect ourselves, our families and our communities during emergencies.
Emergencies do happen, but taking action now can help minimize their effect on our lives.
This year, according to Rebecca Marquis, the acting director of the ready campaign, NPM is focusing on helping Americans understand what it means to be really “ready.”
Preparedness goes beyond fire alarms, smoke detectors, deadbolt locks and extra food in the pantry.
Being “ready” includes: getting an emergency supply kit (72-hour kit at least); making a family emergency plan; being informed about emergencies and their appropriate responses; and getting involved in community efforts such as Citizen Corps.
For information about NPM or for help getting your family, business or community prepared, call (800) BEREADY or go to www.ready.gov, www.listo.gov or www.citizencorps.gov, where you’ll find free preparedness resources.
Emergencies can happen anytime to anyone. Are you really ready?
Jennifer Bailey is the public affairs coordinator of Oregon Emergency Management. She may be reached at (503) 378-2911.
