Turn 2 for Preparedness
During
the 2005 Mariners season, the
American Red Cross and Philips Medical Systems teamed up with the Seattle
Mariners and other regional agencies to launch the "Turn 2 for
Preparedness" campaign. For every double play turned by the
Mariners at Safeco Field, a two-person disaster supplies backpack was awarded to a lucky fan. The goal
was to raise awareness for the need to
prepare each and every household in King, Pierce and Snohomish Counties and the
City of Seattle for emergencies and disasters like natural hazards and
terrorism. Other agencies involved included your local Offices of Emergency
Management, the Department of Homeland Security, the State of Washington and KOMO
1000 News.
Event Photos:
"Turn 2" on the reader board! |
 Snohomish County Emergency Management working the "Turn 2 for Preparedness" display |
The two-Person Disaster Supply kit included the following supplies. Use this as a guide to start making your own emergency kit!
- 20 emergency drinking water pouches
- 2 food packets
- 2 emergency survival blankets
- 4 body/hand warmers
- 2 ponchos
- 4 light sticks
- 2 flashlights with batteries
- 1 AM/FM radio with batteries
- 2 storage cylinders
- 2 whistles
- 1 multi-function knife
- 1 box of waterproof matches
- 1 two-gallon collapsible water jug
- 1 deck playing cards
- 2 dust masks
- 1 pair leather palm gloves
- 1 5' x 7' tarpaulin
- 1 50-foot rope
- 1 pry bar
- Hygiene pack (pocket tissue packets, towelette wipes, bio-hazard waste bags, toothpaste, toothbrushes, etc.)
- First aid pack (compress, dressings/pads, bandages, first aid guide, gloves, scissors, tweezers, aspirin, antibiotic ointments, first aid tape, finger splints, and more)
Check out Komo1000 News preparedness spot:
Turn 2 for Preparedness
Take action to get prepared today! Create a family emergency plan - make sure each family member knows your pre-determined meeting place, communications, and evacuation plan. Start building a disaster supply kit with basic necessities like food, water, and clothing. Take action to further ready yourself and your loved ones by getting involved in your community - become a Citizen Corps volunteer or get trained in First Aid and CPR. See our "Preparedness Information and Resources" section for details.
Other "Turn 2 for Preparedness" Partners: