HEALTH LINE: 'Preparedness Month' Emphasizes Personal Safety During Emergencies
CINCINNATIWhether public emergencies take the form of severe weather, mass casualty incidents or chemical or radiation emergencies, these widespread events require action not only from health officials and first responders but also from a prepared and educated general population.
- Gathering emergency supplies.
- Learning how to shelter in place.
- Understanding quarantine and isolation.
- Learning how to maintain a healthy state of mind.
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