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Red Cross Stepping Up Initiatives During September's National Preparedness Month

September is National Preparedness Month and the American Red Cross of Central and Southern Illinois is encouraging people to create a disaster escape plan so everyone in the home knows exactly what to do when a crisis strikes.

 

Trish Burnette, Regional Communications Director of the Central & Southern Illinois Red Cross, says that the sometimes the national disasters get the most attention, but citizens should be mindful of local disasters right here at home.

 

 

Burnette talked about the “Home Fire Campaign” as well as other services that the Red Cross is offering to prepare people for what to do in the face of these disasters.

 

 

The Red Cross has also put out a preparedness app for those looking to get their children involved in the planning as well as receive tips and instruction on what to do during a crisis.

 

 

For more information, you can go to getasmokealarm.org or visit the Central and Southern IL Red Cross at redcross.org.

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