It’s Not Luck. It’s Being Prepared!

Emily Fay

March 15, 2024

FEMA’s “It’s Not Luck” campaign focuses on taking control and not leaving preparedness to chance. On Ready.gov, you can find safety and preparedness information to help you keep your family safe.

Find Your Pot of Gold by Assessing Your Risk

This March, take a few minutes to determine how to prepare for emergencies in your area. For example, do you live in a flood zone or an area prone to wildfires? Identify potential hazards, such as severe thunderstorms in the Spring, power outages, or other emergencies that may impact you and your family.

You can sign up for LexAlerts to be notified of an emergency or significant event in Fayette County. Learn more about LexAlerts here.

Create an Evacuation Plan

Just as a leprechaun follows the rainbow to find a safe spot to hide their gold, you should have an emergency route for when you need to evacuate. Create a plan with your family and loved ones to follow in an emergency. This plan should include a designated meeting spot and a way to communicate with each other. Many kinds of emergencies may require you to evacuate. Sometimes, you may have a day or two to prepare, while other situations require immediate evacuation. Planning is essential to evacuate quickly and safely, no matter what happens.

Build an Emergency Kit as Your Lucky Charm

During an emergency, being able to pull any item you might need out of your emergency kit can feel lucky! But it’s not just luck – it’s being prepared. Build and regularly update an emergency kit with your family. Don’t forget to include your pets! They will need supplies during an emergency, too. BeReadyLexington.com has more information on building emergency kits for your family and pets.