Kane County Advises Make an Emergency Kit
Kane County Health Department continues to stress the importance of emergency preparedness.
Are you ready for a disaster? That’s a question all residents should consider and make preparations for, according to the Kane County Health Department. After a natural or man-made disaster, you and your family may need to survive on your own. This means having your own food, water and other supplies in sufficient quantity to last for at least 72 hours, the Kane County Health Department said in a release on Monday. Local officials and relief workers will be on the scene after a disaster, but they can’t reach everyone immediately. You could get help in hours or it might take days, the health department states. Emergency experts have four sayings to help families prepare for emergencies: Get informed, Make a Plan, Get a Kit and Get Involved…
