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Ready or Not?

Ready or Not? Emergency preparation can be the difference between life and death Are Georgians ready? Trend Georgians' attitudes towards preparedness have improved Since 2007, there was a 13% increase in people who believe they should be prepared to survive for at least 3 days following an emergency 60% 40% Ready at work, but what about school? 60% of Georgians know the emergency protocol at work, but only 40% know the protocol at their childrens' schools Trend Georgians are more prepared now than they were five years ago 63% 72% 2007 2012 Why not prepare? Thaven't experienced a disaster and don't think one will strike my area 30% I didn't know I needed emergency supplies 25% Thaven't had the time 21% Who is prepared? Groups that have made the biggest gains in preparedness over the past five years include males (26%), single people (33%) and households with children (22%). In addition, nearly all major demographic groups in Georgia have increased their preparedness by at least 10 percent. Preparedness Among Households with Individuals with Functional Needs 25% have a family member with access and/or functional needs 64% have medical supplies for these family members 53% have emergency resources for these family members Top 3 Items in Georgians' Ready Kits Manual Can Opener 85% Flashlight & Extra Batteries 79% First Aid Kit 72% What about a three-day supply of food and water? 58% of households have stocked this key element Learn more at www.ready.ga.gov GEORGIA Ready.Georgia Prepare. Plan. Stay Informed. GEMA SY MANAGEMENT* NOMELAND ** AL Ready or Not? Emergency preparation can be the difference between life and death Are Georgians ready? Trend Georgians' attitudes towards preparedness have improved Since 2007, there was a 13% increase in people who believe they should be prepared to survive for at least 3 days following an emergency 60% 40% Ready at work, but what about school? 60% of Georgians know the emergency protocol at work, but only 40% know the protocol at their childrens' schools Trend Georgians are more prepared now than they were five years ago 63% 72% 2007 2012 Why not prepare? Thaven't experienced a disaster and don't think one will strike my area 30% I didn't know I needed emergency supplies 25% Thaven't had the time 21% Who is prepared? Groups that have made the biggest gains in preparedness over the past five years include males (26%), single people (33%) and households with children (22%). In addition, nearly all major demographic groups in Georgia have increased their preparedness by at least 10 percent. Preparedness Among Households with Individuals with Functional Needs 25% have a family member with access and/or functional needs 64% have medical supplies for these family members 53% have emergency resources for these family members Top 3 Items in Georgians' Ready Kits Manual Can Opener 85% Flashlight & Extra Batteries 79% First Aid Kit 72% What about a three-day supply of food and water? 58% of households have stocked this key element Learn more at www.ready.ga.gov GEORGIA Ready.Georgia Prepare. Plan. Stay Informed. GEMA SY MANAGEMENT* NOMELAND ** AL

Ready or Not?

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This infographic shows the trends and statistics of emergency preparedness among Georgians. These include preparedness at work and school, preparedness among families with members with functional need...

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