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**Preparing for Emergencies**
You will never see the emergencies you prevent. However, emergencies can and do happen, regardless of attempts to prevent them. If you are prepared for unforeseen emergencies, you can help ensure that care begins as soon as possible, for yourself, your family, and your fellow citizens. If you are trained in first aid, you can give help in the first few minutes of an emergency that can save a life. First aid can be the difference between life and death. Often it does make the difference between complete recovery and permanent disability. By knowing what to do, you will be better able to manage your fears and overcome barriers to action. The most imporatnat things are to recognize that an emergency has occurred.

**Be Prepared**
Keep inforamtion about you and your family in a handy place such as on the refrigerator door or in your automobile glove compartment. Keep medical and insurance records up-to-date. Teach everyone in your home how and when to use emergency numbers. Keep emergency telephone numbers in a handy place, such as by the telephone or in the first aid kit. Include home and work numbers for family members and friends who can help. Be sure to keep both lists current. Keep a first aid kit handy in your home, automobile, workplace, and recreationa area. Learn and practice first aid skills. Make sure your house or apartment number is easy to ready. Numerals are easier to read than spelled-out numbers. Wear a medical alert tag if you have a potentially serious medical condition, such as epilepsy, diabetes, heat disease, or allergies.