MAKE A PLAN: Please teach your loved ones to drop/cover/hold on during an earthquake. More tips at http://ping.fm/lwBq1 ready2012

ICYMI: How to keep your water heater vertical in an earthquake http://ow.ly/8wAW6 Ready2012 written by @UtahEmergency

Today's column in prep for the Great @UtahShakeOut in @deseretnews - How to keep your water heater vertical http://bit.ly/ywjhyx shakeout

Look for the next in a series of preparedness columns in Monday's @deseretnews written by Joe Dougherty @utahemergency

Remember, @BeReadyUtah works to get you prepared, but follow @UtahEmergency for warnings or for disaster information SMEM

We're one week into the new year. How are you doing with your resolve to be ready2012? Reply or email us at bereadyutah@utah.gov

MAKE A PLAN: Why we drop/cover/hold on during a quake. Reason 1:You're more likely to be injured by flying/falling objects if you don't.

GET A KIT: With this utsnow, we want to remind you to prepare for winter driving. Car kit ingredients: http://bit.ly/z94CFA

MAKE A PLAN: Do you know what to do when the earth starts shaking? Drop, Cover and Hold on. Reasons why later.#Resolve Ready2012

Don't forget in your resolve to be ready2012 to register for the Great @UtahShakeOut. by going to http://ping.fm/jXY7o Be counted!

In your resolve to be ready2012 What are you doing to prepare for disaster? Reply or email us at bereadyutah@utah.gov

So by now, you have an emergency kit. resolve to check it twice a year and replace items that have expired or don't work ready2012

MAKE A PLAN: Resolve to teach each family member to text instead of call during a disaster. Have an out-of-state emergency contact, too.

Shout out to participants in the Great @UtahShakeOut: @FruitHeightsGov @ULGT @bluffdalecity @southsaltlake @grangerhunter @MurrayCityUT

Resolve to be Ready in 2012. Tip: You need two kits: One in case you have to flee and one in case you have to stay http://ow.ly/8gZ95

Resolve to Be Ready

So, we're in a new year.

It's full of promise, wonder and the unknown. Many Utahns are thinking about how they want to improve themselves. They may try to lose weight, finally start that novel they've been talking about for three years, build that shed or take up a new hobby.
Here's another idea: Why not resolve to be ready in 2012? Ready for what? Disaster.
Across the nation in 2011, we saw winter storms, hurricanes, tornadoes, floods and earthquakes. Since late 2010, Utah has had two flooding events that led to Presidential Disaster Declarations. The Dec. 1 windstorm that struck Davis County knocked out power and overturned semitrailers. Since last week, Utah has registered 11 tiny earthquakes. We expect hundreds of small earthquakes to occur in Utah each year and we're overdue for the "Big One."


Why not resolve now to prepare yourself and your family to survive a disaster? There are simple steps you can take. Start by clicking around BeReadyUtah.gov to learn preparedness tips in the following areas.

• Make a plan - What should you do in an earthquake? What if you have to evacuate your home?
• Get a kit - Learn about what should go into a kit you can grab if you have to flee.
• Be informed....

Read the rest at BeReadyUtah.gov

Shout out to participants in April's Great @UtahShakeOut: @cityoflogan @LaytonFYI @LaytonEmergency @DaggettCountyUT @nslchat @NSL_Live

RT @utahshakeout: We've passed 410,000 participants for the shakeout! @uidnews @uidlicensing are in. Are you? http://ow.ly/8dv2h

How is that new year's resolution coming? It's not too late to resolve to be ready in 2012. http://ping.fm/Ssbxc

Happy New Year, Utah! Make 2012 a good one. We'll do our best to help you remember to Resolve to be ready for disaster. ImPrepared