Every June for the past 25 years the National Safety Council has observed National Safety Month. During the month of June, the National Safety Council brings weekly topics of discussion to help keep customers like yourselves, stay safe in the workplace. Emergent Safety joins the celebration of National Safety Month by discussing Emergency Preparedness.

Injury facts states “In 2021, 61,105 weather-related events resulted in 974 deaths and 1,667 injuries. Winter weather, heat and floods resulted in the most deaths that year.”  (https://www.nsc.org/workplace/safety-topics/slips-trips-and-falls/slips-trips-and-falls-home)

In order to properly develop an Emergency Preparedness Plan, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) suggests following the key steps:

Prevention – What can be prevented in case of emergency?

Protection – Are you taking proper precautions in case of an emergency?

Mitigation – How can you reduce the seriousness of an emergency?

Response – What action steps can be taken when an emergency is presented?

Recovery – How will you rebuild after an emergency?

FEMA states, “A secure and resilient nation with the capabilities required across the whole community to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to, and recover from the threats and hazards that pose the greatest risk.” It is important to have an action plan in case of an emergency, and have a first aid or emergency response kit in case an emergency situation arises.

For more information on how to prepare for an emergency visit the FEMA Website