F.E.M.A. and the disaster folks have made it crystal
clear that in the event of a municipality paralyzing catastrophe/ event, there
is no governmental help coming for the first 72 hours. Their pragmatic advice to
everyone - be prepared.. or else! This means, at the grass roots level, we'd
best have our own plan to stave off panic, chaos and gridlock, which could lead
to an even deeper crisis. Conventional wisdom says Chicago is past due for an
event of some kind within the next few years.
The Grand Crossing Park
Neighborhood Network has spear-headed "DPI 60619", which calls for grass root
level preparation of block clubs, churches and businesses in order to avoid all
out chaos during an "event". We're making a critical call for adults to bring
teens and young adults into this process.
Wednesday November 5th, from
6-8pm there is a
basic, ground level disaster preparedness training for block clubs, groups and
regular citizens. An entry fee of only $5 gets one some basic training, an
emergency kit and a DVD on further preparedness, tips, clues & suggestions.
Participants are joining a local, multi-generation team.
You must
register for the training, space is limited. Email your requests to us
to secure space. There are about 6 spaces
left
F.E.M.A. and the disaster folks have made it crystal
clear that in the event of a municipality paralyzing catastrophe/ event, there
is no governmental help coming for the first 72 hours. Their pragmatic advice to
everyone - be prepared.. or else! This means, at the grass roots level, we'd
best have our own plan to stave off panic, chaos and gridlock, which could lead
to an even deeper crisis. Conventional wisdom says Chicago is past due for an
event of some kind within the next few years.
