Be Prepared!

In this video recording of a special preparedness event, Hurst Stake leaders and Emergency Specialists cover the whys and hows of being prepared and share some surprising statistics. You’ll find resources, see how you can become more involved, and learn about the Hurst, Texas Stake Emergency Plan.

“Preparedness is a way of life that brings its own rewards…. Preparedness when properly pursued is a way of life, not a sudden, spectacular program.”

– Gordon B. Hinckley

HELPFUL RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO

  • This is a printable booklet with strategies and guides to prepare your home and family for an emergency.

    See the booklet.

  • You can find these free courses here, on the Hurst exasStake.org website, under the main navigation options titled Free Classes.

    See the classes here.

  • These are strategies for temporal preparedness put together by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

    Visit the Site.

  • This plan offers step by step instructions in creating a preparedness plan for a large group such as a stake, ward, or congregation.

    Visit the Site.

  • These worksheets go with the Stake or Ward (congregation) Preparedness Plan. It provides blank forms to fill out which include:

    Disaster Review
    Planning for Disruptions
    Critical Information Sheets
    Actions and Assignments

    See the Guide.

  • Here, FEMA announces a National Preparedness Month. It includes links to weekly activities on the Get Ready site as well as other helpful resources.

    See the declaration.

  • The Get Ready site provides FEMA worksheets and other information for preparing a disaster readiness plan.

    Visit the Site.

  • This is a group of licensed Amateur Radio operators who volunteer their equipment and time to the citizens of Fort Worth and Tarrant County.

    To find out how you can get involved:

    Visit the site.

  • The National Weather Service Program uses information provided by SKYWARN® spotters, coupled with Doppler radar technology.

    Visit the main SKYWARN® page.

    See the Fort Worth/Dallas Area.

  • Here, more than 150 courses are offered to help you build a myriad of skills and prepare for emergencies.

    Visit the site.

  • The program educates volunteers about disaster preparedness for the hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills. CERT offers a consistent, nationwide approach to volunteer training and organization that professional responders can rely on.

    Visit the site.

During the presentation, another video is shown titled Emergency Disaster Response. If you would like to view it separately, with its associated links, you can do so here.

“The need for preparation is abundantly clear. The great blessing of being prepared gives us freedom from fear.”

– L. Tom Perry