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Canadian Red Cross urges Canadians to be prepared as part of Emergency Preparedness Week

 

The first week of May was commemorated by the Canadian Red Cross as Emergency Preparedness Week.

 

As part of the week, the Red Cross encouraged Manitobans to have a plan in place in case they need to leave their home at a moment’s notice.

 

A volunteer for Thompson’s Emergency Response Team Tammy Leslie details some of the things that people should have ready.

 

“A great thing to do is to start by making a plan, such as where you might meet your family after you’ve been evacuated from a disaster area. Also to create an Emergency Preparedness Kit; the Kits should include clothing, food, money, any necessary medications, blankets, and anything you might need if you have to evacuate your home and survive for a few days.”

 

Leslie also explains what the Response Team will do when necessary in a small-scale emergency.

 

“We can assist in small emergencies; responding to family emergencies or responding to the community in general. Family emergencies could be a house fire or sewer flooding in the house itself, so we’ll support the family, arrange accommodations, arrange meals, get people lined up with some clothing, and just meet their basic needs.”

 

In a large-scale emergency, Leslie says the Team would support registration to help reunite families, as well as provide accommodations and necessities.

 

The team is always looking for more volunteers, which Leslie says you can apply at RedCross.ca and follow the application process. She adds that all required training is provided by the Red Cross.

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