A campaign to educate and inform our community on Disaster Preparedness & Planning


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the problem:

We are trying to solve the problem related to a lack of awareness, about emergency disaster planning & response in our community.

vital stats:

people impacted:

100

people involved:

12

why it's important:

It is important because people should be prepared, make a kit and have a plan. We want our community to have a plan and be ready, in the event of an emergency or natural disaster.

the plan of action:

As part of our community outreach efforts, we will be distributing informational materials on emergency, disaster preparedness from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, to a total of 100 households, schools, churches, organizations & businesses in our community.

how you can get involved:

By being volunteers to help us distribute the materials and donating plastic door hanger bags, to hang on door knobs in the community.

project updates:

Comments

you should apply for a disaster grant! Go to www.dosomething.org/grants/disaster for more information and to apply!

Good luck on your project!! It sounds like a great idea!

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