For yourself, your family and your community Do 1 Thing…

Individuals and Families

Why Do 1 Thing? You are the only one who can ensure your own safety and the safety of your family in a disaster

Why Do 1 Thing? Disasters change things: you may not have things that you take for granted every day (electricity, water, cell phones, grocery stores, rapid emergency response) ‏

Why Do 1 Thing? If you know that your family is taken care of, you will be better able to help your neighborhood and your community

Why Do 1 Thing? Every step you take in becoming prepared will help first responders, your loved ones, and others in your community

You can become better prepared in small steps.

Step One Visit and download the fact sheet for this month, or call your local emergency management office.

Step Two Choose one thing from the list to do for your family or community.

Step Three Do that one thing.

June Special Items May Connect With Community April Emergency Food Supply March Sheltering February Water January Assess Your Risk ? December First Aid November Emergency Supplies October Power September Getting Information August Taking Care of Others July Communication Do 1 Thing Calendar

Do 1 Thing Contacts Clinton County Steve Lehman, Clinton Co Emergency Management or Eaton County Aaron Brown, Eaton Co Emergency Management ext 5341 or Ingham County Mike Perez, Ingham Co Emergency Management or Lansing Ronda Oberlin, Lansing Emergency Management or Michigan State University Sue Busnardo, MSU Police Department or Montcalm County Pamela Boody, Montcalm Co Emergency Services or

“We’ve all seen what can happen when disasters strike. We’re learning that just a little preparedness on everyone’s part can go a long way to reduce suffering, relieve the strain on emergency responders, and make it easier to help our neighbors.” Clinton County Emergency Manager Steve Lehman, quoted in the Clinton County News, Feb. 5, 2006

Organizations and Response Agencies

Become a Do 1 Thing Partner Prepare your employees Prepare your clients

Who can be a Do 1 Thing Partner? Businesses Emergency response agencies Government agencies Human service agencies Community groups, service organizations Non-profit groups Communities of faith

How do I become a Partner? Get the toolkit Promote the program Do as much or as little as your organization has the time and resources to do

Participate with Do 1 Thing Downloadable fact sheets, posters and other marketing materials are all available in the online toolkit at Materials are specifically designed to be able to reproduce nicely in black and white

Participate with Do 1 Thing Develop presentations, materials and marketing efforts that are specific to your clients’ needs

Promote Do 1 Thing Newsletter Paycheck stuffers Link on your website Promote Do 1 Thing at your events

Do 1 Thing Partner Agencies American Red Cross - Mid-Michigan Chapter Capital Area Center for Independent Living Capital Area Humane Society Capital City Airport Clinton County Emergency Management District 1 Regional Medical Response Coalition Eaton County Emergency Management Ingham County Emergency Management Ingham County Health Department Ingham County Medical Reserve Corps Ingham Regional Medical Center Lansing Emergency Management Lansing Fire Department Lansing Community College Michigan Department of Community Health Michigan State Police Emergency Management Division Michigan State University Police Department Mid-Michigan District Health Department Montcalm County Emergency Management Retired & Senior Volunteer Program Sparrow Health Systems Tri-County Office on Aging