Would You Be Ready? Why CPR Training Belongs in Your Emergency Preparedness Plan
September is National Preparedness Month , making it the perfect time to ask an important question: Would you know what to do if an emergency happened right in front of you? Most of us understand the importance of preparing for hurricanes, severe weather, power outages, fires, and other emergencies. We stock flashlights, batteries, water, medications, and emergency supplies. But there's another type of preparation that's easy to overlook: Knowing how to respond when someone's life is in danger. At First Assist CPR , we believe CPR and AED training should be an important part of emergency preparedness for Mississippi families, businesses, schools, churches, and community organizations. Emergency Preparedness Is More Than an Emergency Kit An emergency kit can be incredibly valuable, but supplies alone can't prepare you for every situation. Imagine you're at work when a coworker suddenly collapses. You're attending a child's sporting event when someone experi...