5-Minute Message: Emotional Preparedness Kits
Part of keeping yourself or others healthy, safe and well in emergencies, disasters and stressful situations is taking care of emotional well-being. Consider the small things you can keep with you, or put in a kit, that will help you stay emotionally calm, positive and best able to handle stressful situations.
Possible items to boost emotional preparedness: photos of loved ones and pets; inspirational quotes, writings or prayers; physically comforting items such as small stuffed animals, tee-shirts or family heirlooms; scented oils or perfumes; religious objects; or song lyrics and music. Any small item with personal emotional significance – whether a gemstone, a lucky charm of sorts, or simply a written reminder of your beliefs, values and commitments – can provide great emotional comfort.
Add emotional preparedness kits to your repertoire of suggested actions for your friends, family and staff.
