When assembling your emergency kit, remember to include items for your pet. Such as a collar with ID tags, leash, harness, food, water, medicine, crate or sturdy carrier, and toys. MCAS Yuma Learn more: ready.marines.mil/Make-a-Plan/Pe… #MCASYuma 📸 Lance Cpl. Elizabeth Gallagher

Are you or someone you know struggling with depression? The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline helps people overcome suicidal crisis or mental-health distress every day. Call 988 and press 1, if you or someone you know needs support. veteranscrisisline.net/get-help-now/m… #988lifeline #BeThere

You may have to evacuate quickly when a #hurricane threatens your region. Make sure you know your local evacuation zone and route! More preparation tips here: ready.marines.mil/Stay-Informed/… #HurricanePrep #ReadyUSMC #SafetyFirst #DontWait #SummerReady

Keep an eye on your buddy! Practice buddy aid per MARADMIN 111/15, “If someone looks ill or otherwise unfit to participate, ensure those individuals report to medical department personnel for assessment." MCLBAlbany ready.marines.mil/Stay-Informed/… #MCLBAlbany 📸 Jonathan Wright

Wildfires can start without warning and spread quickly, especially if you live in an area with a lot of dry vegetation. Keep your yard free of debris and install fire-resistant siding to guard your home from jumping flames. MCAS Miramar 📸Marine Corps Air Station Miramar

Heat waves often cause power outages. Make sure your emergency kit is stocked with plenty of water, battery operated fans, flashlights and other items to keep you safe when the power is out. #Heatsafety #ReadyUSMC #SafetyFirst #DontWait #SummerReady

Create a family password or phrase to prevent your child from going with a stranger. #YouthPrep #ReadyUSMC #MCBQuantico #SafetyFirst #DontWait #SummerReady 📸 Lance Cpl. Joaquin Carlos Dela Torre

Today is International Overdose Awareness Day. According to The Mandatory Training Group “This day serves as a poignant reminder of the devastating impact of overdose deaths and the urgent need for action.” overdoseday.com #TogetherWeCan #IOAD2024 #EndOverdose

Today is the first day of National Preparedness Month! Be sure to follow along this month to learn how you can prepare those you care about for disaster, especially if your loved ones require extra assistance. Learn more: ready.marines.mil/Make-a-Plan/Wo… #NPM2024 📸Cpl. Brendan Roethel

Happy Labor Day! Enjoy the holiday with friends and family and stay safe. Marine Corps Base Quantico🇺🇸 #LaborDay #USMC 📸 Lance Cpl. Kayla LeClaire

Stay informed before, during and after a disaster with mobile app alerts. Learn more about the enterprise Mass Notification System (eMNS) at ready.marines.mil/Stay-Informed/… #NPM2024 #BeReady #ReadyUSMC #DontWait #PlanAhead #SafetyFirst #PrepTips

Discuss how to prepare for emergencies with your family who require special care. Are they able to evacuate on their own, will they need assistance, what if you are not with them during an emergency, who can they count on? ready.marines.mil/Make-a-Plan/Ex… #NPM2024 #ReadyUSMC #DontWait

Emergency Kit Checklist Basic Supplies: · Water, food, flashlights, extra batteries, first aid kit and radio Medication and Medical Supplies: · Prescription medications, over-the -counter medications, medical device chargers, hearing aid batteries, and cooler 📸 Laurie Pearson

Make sure your pet is included in your emergency plans. Have an emergency kit and an evacuation plan in place for your pet before an emergency happens and know which shelters will accept your animal. ready.marines.mil/Make-a-Plan/Pe… #NPM2024 #ReadyUSMC 📸 Staff Sgt. Nicole Mickle

When making an emergency plan for your family, ensure it includes older adults, kids, people with disabilities, and others with access and functional needs. Do you know which shelter serves your community? Does the shelter have a generator in case the electricity goes out?

September is hurricane season. Make sure to gather your emergency supplies now to avoid unavailability of items, travel in dangerous conditions, or inability to travel. Learn what items to have: ready.marines.mil/Stay-Informed/… #NPM2024 #ReadyUSMC #DontWait 📸Lane Cpl. Isaiah Gomez

Create a personalized emergency plan and practice it often to ensure all family members, especially the most vulnerable, feel safer & more prepared to handle emergency situations. This not only reduces anxiety but also enhances the effectiveness of your emergency response plan.

Tip: Have a support group of family and friends who can help during an emergency. Make sure that one of these people has an extra key to your home and knows where to find your emergency supplies and medications. #NPM2024 #ReadyUSMC #DontWait 📸 Staff Sgt. Marcela Diazdeleon

Your family may not be together when disaster hits, so it’s important that you plan how to contact each other and review what you will do in different scenarios. Learn more: ready.marines.mil/Make-a-Plan/Ma… #NPM2024 #ReadyUSMC #DontWait

Take the time to create an emergency plan that meets the needs of all family members. Learn more: ready.marines.mil/Make-a-Plan/Ma… #NPM2024 #ReadyUSMC #DontWait