Red Cross tips for emergency kits during Preparedness Month

Red Cross tips for emergency kits during Preparedness Month

ST. LOUIS - September is National Preparedness Month and the American Red Cross of Greater St. Louis urges everyone to prepare prior to the unknown. The American Red Cross hopes people will have important conversations with their families about their preparedness if severe weather, an earthquake, or a fire happens.  This past spring is a brutal reminder of the increasing frequency and intensity of natural disasters across the country. Close …

National Preparedness month emphasizes family safety

From tornadoes to ice storms to flooding, emergency officials in Southern Illinois say 2025 has already tested families in nearly every way. Their message for National Preparedness Month is to get ready before the storm hits.

Prepare Kids For Emergencies During Preparedness Month

Families should ensure their kids know what to do when a crisis happens at home, during Emergency Preparedness Month. Overton County Assistant EMA Director Eric Stephens said parents should teach their kids how to do basic first aid and how to call 911 if there is an emergency. Stephens said schools may prepare students with drills, and families should do the same. “I would practice fire drill, tornado, you know, where do we go to hide for shelt…