How prepared are you for an emergency? Do you have extra water, a flashlight and battery-operated radio? These are questions worth asking. Last month, the first nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System was conducted, and it seems that not everyone was prepared. Kenn Zuniga has more in this Bobcat Update.
This is a test. (Stand-up)
No, it's not another nationwide test of the emergency alert system, but a test to see if you're prepared for a nationwide emergency. (Stand-up)
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So what will it take to finally cross your mind?
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Maybe those examples were a bit extreme, but San Marcos Emergency Management Coordinator Kenneth Bell says that it's never too early to think about being prepared.
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Items such as water and non-perishable food should be included in your preparedness kit. FEMA's website also recommends a can opener, a first aid kit, batteries, and personal sanitation items. Still, not everyone is convinced.
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Bell says that it's his job to remind you to be prepared.
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Now there's no excuse for you to fail any emergency preparedness test. Reporting for Bobcat Update, I'm Kenn Zuniga.
Bobcat Update, a student-produced newscast recapping events at Texas State University, and is available for viewing on YouTube.
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