Open AccessCreating a Culture of Preparedness
Author(s) -
Timothy R Cooper
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
delaware journal of public health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2639-6378
DOI - 10.32481/djph.2019.10.003
Subject(s) - preparedness , political science , law
The culture of preparedness is about maintaining a constant state of readiness, which involves a series of planning steps to ensure individuals, families, and businesses are ready for all types of disasters that may impact the community. Some of those steps including developing plans, creating disaster kits, conducting drills and exercises, volunteering and completing training, and updating plans and kits as situations change.