Professional Organizing in Madison, Wisconsin

It seems like a natural fit for Professional Organizers to help spread the word about National Preparedness Month.  We love to plan and be prepared!  But how, you ask, do you prepare your family for any emergency that comes your way?  I'm glad you asked!  I have found two websites (Ready America and Ready Wisconsin) that have wonderful information on how to get prepared:

http://www.ready.gov/

http://readywisconsin.wi.gov/READYWI/

Here's the skinny:

1.     Get a kit (stuff you need in your home similar to a first aid kit only much more extensive)

2.     Make a plan (so everyone in your family knows how to communicate and where to go)

3.     Be informed (study different potential emergencies and appropriate responses)

Both the Ready America and Ready Wisconsin have check lists of what to include in your kit, forms you can download and print on how to make a family plan and specific information for different populations like kids, seniors and pets.  Ready America has lists of potential emergencies and appropriate responses based on what state you live in, and Ready Wisconsin has a preparedness tip of the day and even instructional videos on how to get prepared.  There is so much more information and many downloadable, free resources!  But just obtaining the information isn't going to help your family in an emergency.  It takes action to be ready.  So let's get going on this project!

As with any big project, breaking it down into manageable parts is a good starting point. My first action step is to make my emergency kit list and then to buy a few items on the list each time I go to the store.  What is your first step?