5-Minute Message: Open Space
One often-overlooked resource your neighborhood might have is simple open space. Parks, parking lots, golf courses, fields and similar areas provide a place to gather during evacuations or for longer-term sheltering. Take note of all open spaces near you, and mark them on your local area map. You can use maps to look up new locations, but this is a great opportunity for staff and volunteers who know the neighborhood to contribute to agency preparedness.
Visit these sites, so you know exactly what you can expect. Make a point of talking to the owners, caretakers or managers of any space you include in your planning. There may be other planned uses for the space, safety hazards to consider, fees to pay, or additional resources they can share. Remember: other groups may also be planning on using the space.
August 31st, 2009 at 5:10 pm
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