FEMA Issues Report on Personal Preparedness in America
Friday, August 28, 2009 at 9:50AMThe findings of this report are particularly interesting in that a large percentage of Americans who completed the survey (30 percent) have not taken steps to prepare because they believe that first responders (Fire, Police, EMS) will be able to help them after a disaster, and that more than 60 percent are expecting the same first responders to help them within the first 72 hours after a disaster.
As we have seen in recent history those who are depending on the government, be it local, state or federal and emergency responders as their primary source for help will be the most vulnerable.
In addition, only 10 percent of respondents are prepared to shelter in place in their homes if required to do so.
Click the link to read the entire report titled: Personal Preparedness in America: Findings from the 2009 Citizen Corps National Survey
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