Be Ready

Disasters Happen

It would be impressive to give you some startling numbers about disasters. How many people have been injured? How many fatalities? How much economic damage? These questions have answers and occasionally you will see those answers. However, Disasters happen to people, a disaster can happen to you and your loved ones. Are you prepared?

If a major disaster takes place, you should be ready to take care of yourself and your family until outside assistance arrives. Your chances of survival are increased by being prepared — at home, in the workplace, at school and on the road. This guide will assist you in getting ready.

  • Haitian Red Cross volunteer Jean Zacharie delivers first aid to 1 month old- Deborah Fatima, whose mother died in quake.(Talia Frenkel/American Red Cross)

    Haitian Red Cross volunteer Jean Zacharie delivers first aid to 1 month old- Deborah Fatima, whose mother died in quake.(Talia Frenkel/American Red Cross)

  • A young girl is comforted by a Red Cross volunteer in Cite Soleil.(Talia Frenkel/American Red Cross)

    A young girl is comforted by a Red Cross volunteer in Cite Soleil.(Talia Frenkel/American Red Cross)

  • At a first aid post in Petionville, an American Red Cross worker looks over a young girl's injuries.(Talia Frenkel/American Red Cross)

    At a first aid post in Petionville, an American Red Cross worker looks over a young girl's injuries.(Talia Frenkel/American Red Cross)