By The Colorado Springs Office of Emergency Management, Colorado Office of Emergency Management and The American Red Cross Y2K, Prepare or Not Y2K has brought attention to the possibilities of infrastructure disruptions. Because no one can be certain about the effects of the Y2K problem, the Colorado Springs Office of Emergency Management has developed the following checklist for you, in conjunction with the Colorado Office of Emergency Management and the American Red Cross. The problem may be labeled Y2K, but emergency preparedness should be taken seriously for you and your family at all times.
Preparedness is everyone's job.
We need to be prepared for the possibility of service disruptions at any time and be prepared to be self-sufficient. During the first few hours or days following a disaster, essential services may not be available, as we have seen with previous disasters. People must be ready to act on their own. The 72-Hour Emergency Kit should be individually tailored to meet the basic survival needs of your family for three days to one week. Most families prefer to store their emergency supplies in one location that is relatively safe, yet easily accessible if evacuation is required.