Storm Preparedness Week November 6-12

The provincial government and the New Brunswick Emergency Measures Organization have designated Nov. 6-12 as Storm Preparedness Week, which is also recognized by their partners at NB Power, Saint John Energy, Edmundston Energy and the Canadian Red Cross.

There are three components to being prepared for an emergency:

• Know the risks: Evaluate the kind of emergency that can affect your family and community. Knowing the risks can help you prepare for any disaster.
• Make a plan: Every household needs an emergency plan. It takes less than 30 minutes to organize. Talk to your family about where you would meet, how you would contact each other and what you would do in different situations. Write it down and keep it in a safe place.
• Create an emergency kit: Have all the necessities for you and your family: water, food, flashlights, radio, batteries, first aid kit, prescription medications, infant formula, cash (ATM machines might not be operational in times of crisis).

More information is available in the New Brunswick Emergency Measures Organization’s emergency preparedness document Are you ready? and on the federal government’s Get Prepared website.

For more information please click the following link to the Village of New Maryland’s Emergency Planning and Preparedness page https://www.vonm.ca/public-safety/emergency-planning/

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