In case you haven't signed up already to have the monthly updates sent to your e-mail from the Do1Thing campaign, I would love to take this chance to share with you their March release, which is centered around sheltering.
Many times, emergencies and disasters can be predicted. For example, hurricanes take a while to reach land after forming over water, and snow storms that might require an evacuation to friends' or relatives' houses in lesser affected regions are predicted at least a couple days out as well. However, there are some cases in which one might not have ample time to plan an evacuation, like a tornado that can pop up and allow a very short amount of time to find a safe place.
It is in cases like these that we all need to be prepared to shelter in place, and this month, Do1Thing published a visual fact sheet, which you can read by clicking this link, detailing some guidelines for what to do when sudden and immediate shelter is needed. For example, if a tornado is headed your way, take shelter in the lowest most central area of the structure you're in, and be sure to avoid windows. Further, while if you are in your home you want to be sure you can be comfortable with your family for at least 45 minutes, one should also avoid large rooms, a fact I didn't know until I saw my e-mail this morning!
You can find the full March release from Do1Thing here, complete with some additional facts, the visual fact sheet I mentioned earlier, and a video about the need for sheltering plans. Further, if you'd like to join me in receiving Do1Thing's e-mails every month, please click here and enter your information. It's free, and can be a really great way to prepare yourself gradually over the course of a year.
And as always, stay safe, Charlotte, and enjoy this beautiful warm weather if you have the chance today!
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