It’s almost the New Year! Don’t drop the ball, Resolve to be Ready in 2012 http://ping.fm/T0WlB ImPrepared

There's one more day left in the year. What have you resolved? Resolve to be ready for disaster in 2012 http://ow.ly/8cBIL

Resolve to buy 2 or 3 canned goods when they’re on sale. Slowly stock up your food storage w/out breaking your budget ImPrepared

MAKE A PLAN: Time with family & friends is great during holidays. Resolve to let them know if they’re part of your emergency contact list

What items in your home use batteries? Resolve to start a list of those items, along with the number//type of batteries required

GET A KIT: Resolve to include copies of important documents (SS cards, medical cards, etc.) in a watertight bag, ImPrepared

BE INFORMED: Have an electric garage door opener? Resolve to learn how to operate it in case your power goes out

GET A KIT: Resolve in 2012 to keep cash in your emergency kit. ATMs may not work in a disaster ImPrepared

MAKE A PLAN: Resolve to help your office get prepared. Start by going to http://ping.fm/GLxYx ImPrepared

Four steps to a happy and safe new year http://bit.ly/rt8Oyv (via @slcpd)

GET INVOLVED: Resolve to register for the Great @UtahShakeOut http://ping.fm/QM5PT We'd do it for you but we don't know your name.

VIDEO: What if disaster turns your world upside down? http://ow.ly/8cy8V resolve to be ready in 2012 ImPrepared

GET INVOLVED: Did you resolve to get preparedness training in the New Year? Find out how at http://ow.ly/8cjrV @utcitizencorps ImPrepared

BE INFORMED: Water emergencies can cause damage when H2O freezes in pipes. Resolve to learn how to shut off water valves http://ow.ly/8cjkD

GET A KIT: Resolve to set aside a little $$ each week for family emergency supplies, a little money goesa long way! ImPrepared

Also, use ImPrepared to tell us what you're doing in your Resolve to be ready for disaster in 2012 http://ow.ly/8czYs

MAKE A PLAN: If you do, you’ll be able to respond with less stress or worry during an
emergency. Resolve to Be Ready in 2012 ImPrepared

GET INVOLVED: It's not too late to resolve to be ready. How will you prepare for disaster in 2012? ImPrepared

Working on what to resolve in 2012? Resolve to be ready http://ow.ly/8ceEt ImPrepared

Merry Christmas! Share the preparedness items you got this year. Send pics for our photo gallery to bereadyutah@utah.gov whatsinyourkit

Merry Christmas! Hope Santa brought you lots of preparedness. If not, you can return the socks/get something for your kit whatsinyourkit

Share your favorite preparedness item you get this year. We'll set up a photo gallery of your pics whatsinyourkit bereadyutah@utah.gov

Commuters, now that you've had a few minutes to think about whatsinyourkit Carry extra water, cash and a mylar blanket. @RideUTA

Attention commuters! What if you get stranded at work and have to walk home when mass transit is down? whatsinyourkit Answer in 5

GET INVOLVED: Do one thing today, anything, that will help you prepare. Then share on FB or Twitter or by emailing at bereadyutah@utah.gov

RT @UtahShakeOut Also @herrimancity @drapercity @midvalecity have signed up at http://ping.fm/6w4qL Is your city on the list? 4/17/12

BE INFORMED: Do you know what conditions are like outside? Follow @NWSSaltLakeCity and @udottraffic as well as your favorite media outlet.

So, apparently Christmas is creeping up on us. Our last-minute gift ideas: utility tool, LED headlamp. More later.

GET A KIT: Commuters, now that you've had a few minutes to think about whatsinyourkit Carry extra water, cash and a mylar blanket.

GET A KIT: Attention commuters! What if you get stranded at work and have to walk home when mass transit is down? whatsinyourkit

RT Also participating in the 4/17/12 shakeout is @Walgreens in Draper @RideUTA and 951 families. Are you in? http://ping.fm/zTGGi

MAKE A PLAN: Download our Guide to Personal and Family Preparedness http://ow.ly/840AX It's good.

GET INVOLVED: Christmas gift idea No. 3: Hand-crank or battery-powered radios

BE INFORMED: If you're driving in winter conditions, Slow down, Allow extra braking distance, Don't tailgate, Give @utahdot plows room

RT @utahshakeout: More than 400,000 Utahns will drop/cover/hold on during the 4/17/12 shakeout, including @UDOTTRAFFIC & @eBay Draper

GET A KIT: Create your family's emergency kit with specific needs in mind: Watar and food for pets? Dietary needs for Grandma? Medicine?

MAKE A PLAN: Keeping food safe in an emergency http://ow.ly/83Zan More tips at http://ping.fm/G65eh http://ow.ly/83ZeR

GET INVOLVED: Christmas gift idea No. 2: Fire extinguishers and/or smoke/CO2 detectors

BE INFORMED: Monitor driving conditions before you head out http://ping.fm/HPksr or with the @utahDOT UDOT Traffic app.

GET A KIT: Tell us whatsinyourkit. Here's an idea: Coloring books or favorite toys for children.

MAKE A PLAN: Picnic coolers and frozen gel packs are great for keeping food cold if the power goes out for an extended period of time.

GET INVOLVED: Holiday tip: cook up some hot chocolate and some scones, or whatever, and plan with your neighbors to take a @utahcert course

BE INFORMED: Frostbite symptoms = a loss of feeling + a white or pale appearance in extremities. Get help immediately. http://ow.ly/80t3W

GET A KIT: Tell us whatsinyourkit. Mine? Waterproof matches.

MAKE A PLAN: If you have to travel in winter weather, leave early and let someone know your itinerary. But best avoid that travel.

GET INVOLVED: Maybe your Christmas gifts to neighbors could be preparedness products: a whistle, a flashlight w/ batteries, etc.

BE INFORMED: Winter is just ramping up. 70 percent of fatalities related to ice and snow happen in automobiles. utwx Be safe.

GET A KIT: Tell us whatsinyourkit. Mine? Tylenol or other pain reducer. An earthquake causes serious headaches.

MAKE A PLAN: Emergency plans aren't just for families, but for businesses, schools, communities and government. Plan now to survive.

GET A KIT: Tell us whatsinyourkit. Mine? Hand sanitizer in case there's no water for handwashing

MAKE A PLAN: If you don't have earthquake insurance, it's something to think about. Your standard insurance doesn't cover EQ damage.

rt @UtahShakeOut Aren't there 300,000 more Utahns who will do an earthquake drill with us 4/17/12? Sign up at http://ping.fm/McpBL

Are you signed up? Just saw @parkcityschools and @usuartmuseum are part of the 407,000 Utahns in April's Great @UtahShakeOut

Please look out for your neighbors who don't have electricity tonight. utwind Remember not to bring combustibles into your home.

MAKE A PLAN: Yesterday's utwind is a good reminder to prepare for power outages. Tip 1: Flashlights and batteries. More: http://ow.ly/7MD1W