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August - Taking Care of Others

The mission of do1thing is to move individuals, families, organizations, businesses, and communities to prepare for all hazards and become disaster resilient.

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Hand Graphic If other people count on you today, take steps now to make sure that they will be taken care of if you can't be there for them in a disaster.

THE GOAL: Make sure the people that depend on you are prepared for disaster.

Do One Thing (choose one thing to do this month)

Work with your college student to develop a communications plan to touch base during a disaster.
Give emergency kits to people who count on you.
Arrange to check on a relative or neighbor who may need assistance during a disaster. (Make sure there is someone else who can do this if you cannot.)