Red Cross urges emergency planning | Environment

September is National Preparedness Month and the Red Cross Northeastern New York Region (ARCNEY) is telling families to make a disaster plan so they can be ready for the next emergency. 

ARCNEY says plans should include designating elements such as a meeting place outside the home,  an out-of-area contact person and location where everyone can meet in case of a disaster.

"Disasters can strike at any time and being prepared is a family's best defense," said Colleen Dundas, ARCNENY Regional Preparedness Associate. "Making a plan is an important step in making sure all household members know what to do in an emergency."

The Red Cross has developed tools such as template to build a plan, and a Hurricane App for iPhone or Android smart phones where members can make their plan and share it with their family and over social networks.

For more information on what to do before, during and after emergencies and disasters, CLICK HERE.