Tornado Season is back with a vengeance!
Thousands are evacuated each year from cities and towns across the United States.
Are you and your community prepared?
Read our Web blog or follow us on Facebook this week
—today through Thursday, April 6th—
for our daily tornado safety tips and how best to prepare BEFORE these killer storms arrive.
Why We Matter!
The (non-profit) Rogue Valley Council of Governments and [amalgamated design concern llc] are a public/private partnership with 20% of all GO|STAY|KIT® earnings going to support those with access and functional needs.
The idea behind the Kit began many years ago in Grants Pass, Oregon, after a disastrous fire in a convalescent care facility. The residents were quickly moved to another location, and thankfully no one was hurt. But their patient records, along with computers, file cabinets etc., all went up in flames. No one at the receiving location had any medical information about these “new” patients… until much later.
This incident was a watershed moment for those involved. They realized that a Kit, which contained important patient information and other data—that anyone could quickly grab and go—was necessary in case of a medical emergency or natural disaster. A team of emergency preparedness specialists was then assembled, and after receiving input from caregivers, facility operators, and emergency responders, the GO|STAY|KIT® was born.
The Kit is printed and hand assembled in both English & Spanish, on waterproof paper, and is 100% recyclable—with a recycle rating of [5].
The GO|STAY|KIT® was created by the Jackson and Josephine Counties, Oregon, Vulnerable Populations Committee.
