Immediate Release
September 16, 2009
Batavia, Ohio. September is National Preparedness Month, a great time for citizens to ensure they and their families are prepared should an emergency situation arise, such as the wind storm of 2008 that knocked out power to many local homes for weeks. The Clermont County Coroner’s Office would also like to remind citizens about the importance of keeping Personal Emergency Cards up-to-date and readily available in case of an emergency; the cards are available on the Coroner’s Web site, www.ClermontCoroner.org.
“By printing out and completing one of the cards, if something happens to you, emergency personnel can easily access your next of kin contact information, medical condition, current medications, and other important information that may keep you alive,” said Dr. Brian Treon, Clermont County Coroner. “With flu season upon us, it is especially beneficial for seniors and other high-risk individuals to have a Personal Emergency Card available.”
As part of National Preparedness Month, citizens are encouraged to take important steps to prepare, including the assembly of an emergency supply kit. Make a family emergency plan, be informed about the different types of emergencies that could occur and their appropriate responses, and get involved in the community. More information, including an emergency supply kit checklist and a family emergency plan template, is available on the Ready Web site www.ready.gov or call 1-800-BE-READY. “We would also suggest keeping copies of your family’s Personal Emergency Cards with your emergency kit,” added Dr. Treon.
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For additional information about this or other county news, contact Clermont County Communications Director Kathryn Lehr at (513) 732-7597 or by e-mail, klehr@co.clermont.oh.us.