Preparedness Puppy Cricket

Cricket is a type 1 certified search and rescue dog and a member of Florida Task Force 5. With a friendly demeanor and a backpack filled with essential emergency supplies, Cricket is always ready to lend a helping hand. Let's learn more about our mascot:

• Name: Count on me Cricket
• Motto: Prepare today for a safer tomorrow!
• Personality: Cricket is kind, resourceful, and always ready to share valuable tips and information to keep you safe during emergencies.

Cricket is not just a cute puppy; she's also your go-to source for practical emergency preparedness advice. Here are some essential tips Cricket wants to share with you:

• Create an Emergency Kit: Assemble a kit with essential supplies like non-perishable food, water, a flashlight, batteries, a first aid kit, and important documents.
• Make a Family Emergency Plan: Develop a plan that includes meeting points, communication methods, and a list of emergency contacts.
• Know Your Zone: Learn your home's evacuation zone, before we are in the path of the storm. Visit this webpage, or download the JaxReady app to find your zone today.
• Stay Informed: Keep yourself updated with local news, weather forecasts, and emergency alerts. Cricket will guide you on how to do this effectively.

Cricket provides a variety of resources to help you stay informed and prepared:

• Emergency Kit Checklist: Get a kit with Cricket. Download and print Cricket's checklist to help you assemble your emergency kit here.
• Family Emergency Plan Template: Create your family's customized emergency plan with our template here.
• You Can Do It: An Emergency Preparedness Guide for Kids: Talk to your children about how and why we get ready for disasters and emergencies. Download here.

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