Go Bags, Meet-Up Spots & Why Texting Won’t Save You

Most people say they’re prepared for an emergency… but the numbers tell a different story. In honor of National Preparedness Month this episode digs into FEMA’s 2024 National Household Survey on Disaster Preparedness... and the results will definitely surprise you!

We're discussing what households worry about most (hint: it’s not food), why basic medical needs rank lower than you’d expect, and why fewer than half of you all have ever practiced your disaster plan. It’s not about doom-and-gloom, it’s about clarity and confidence when things don’t go as planned.

Real talk: emergencies don’t wait for your Wi-Fi to load. If your “plan” is to just text your loved ones, you may be setting yourself up for stress at the worst possible time. That’s why we’re breaking down what really matters: the supplies you should keep handy, the importance of a designated meet-up spot, and why having a go-bag trumps winging it on any given Sunday.

Think of this episode as offering you some preparedness insight... without the panic. We've got practical steps that you can start today that will give you (and the people you care about) more peace of mind when the unexpected hits.

What you'll hear in this episode:

• Why FEMA’s latest household survey says we’re not as ready as we think
• The top concern people have in a disaster
• Underrated safety essentials that often get overlooked
• Why “just texting” won’t cut it when communications go down
• A simple “Rule of Threes” to get your plan in motion
• Easy wins you can knock out this week

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Life Safety Associates specializes in emergency response training for corporate ERT Teams. We help businesses create competent and confident first responders who are ready to handle unexpected emergencies. For more information you find us @lifesafetyassoc or [e-mail].