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Moving to New Home - 5 Websites You Should Bookmark in Case of Emergencies

By
Real Estate Agent with PREA Signature Realty - www.preasignaturerealty.com

Whether you have relocated to a new city or simply moved to a new neighborhood, it is important that you plan for possible emergencies.  When an emergency strikes or natural catastrophe occurs, it is important to have correct information at your fingertips.  Here are five websites that your should bookmark, review and use to plan and develop an emergency response plan for your family:

First Aid Guidefrom MayoClinic.com

This website offers offer an index to possible medical emergencies.  Under each topic, it describes the steps to take to provide first aid assistance to an injured person.  Although it isn't a substitute for emergency medical care, it does provide information to render first aid assistance to the injured person until a medical professional or first responder can provide assistance.

Local Emergency Numbersfrom PREA Signature Realty

This website offers a link and mapping to the local fire and police departments.  It is important to have a list of emergency numbers, poison control, hospitals, and utilities near your telephone.  When in doubt, dial 911.

Hospital Finderfrom USHospitalfinder.com

This website provides a search engine to locate area hospitals by zip code.  It also provides the name, telephone number, address, map location and basic information on each hospital in your area.

Emergency Checklistsfrom SimplyCheckLists.com

This website provides simple checklists for dealing with emergencies including flooding, hurricanes, tornadoes, etc. as well as a checklist for what should be included in your home first aid kit.

Emergency Plan from 72hours.org

This website provides planning tips for households relating to a wide range of emergencies.  It provides helpful tips on how to prepare for an emergency and what to do in the event of an emergency.

You don't have to look farther then the local newspaper to see that planning for an emergency is an important activity.  Whether it is natural catastrophe like flooding, forest fires, hurricanes, etc. or a medical emergency, the difference in the outcome may just depend on the emergency plan that you have prepared.

If you have other useful website, please post the websites in the comments section.

If you are relocating to Saint Louis, Missouri, please visit the Relocation Pageon our website to view videos of Saint Louis, Missouri, and other tools.  We stand ready to assist you with your new home purchase.  For more information, please contact Ryan S. Shaughnessy at 314-971-4381 or via e-mail at Ryan@PREASignatureRealty.com.

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Comments(10)

Steve Hoffacker
Steve Hoffacker LLC - West Palm Beach, FL
Certified Aging In Place Specialist-Instructor

Ryan,

This is a great idea and a great service that you offer your new homeowners. :)

Steve

Dec 06, 2008 12:08 AM
Ryan Shaughnessy
PREA Signature Realty - www.preasignaturerealty.com - Saint Louis, MO
Broker/Attorney - Your Lafayette Square Real Estate Partner

Thanks Steve.  Still looking at other websites to add.  The list is long so we stuck with a safety / planning for emergencies theme for now.

Dec 06, 2008 09:03 AM
Not a real person
San Diego, CA

Nice work, Ryan. You've done something that I hadn't thought of, although I do have a list of emergency numbers and Power Partners.

Dec 06, 2008 09:54 PM
Ryan Shaughnessy
PREA Signature Realty - www.preasignaturerealty.com - Saint Louis, MO
Broker/Attorney - Your Lafayette Square Real Estate Partner

Thanks Russel.  It is a work in progress. 

Dec 07, 2008 12:36 AM
Bill Gassett
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Hopkinton, MA
Metrowest Massachusetts Real Estate

Ryan nice work in putting together this list it is quite informative and a good resource for your readers.

Dec 08, 2008 02:23 AM
Kim Cameron, CRS
Better Homes & Gardens Preferred Properties - Town and Country, MO
Broker Salesperson, CRS

Good information...Thanks for posting!

Dec 08, 2008 04:45 AM
Ryan Shaughnessy
PREA Signature Realty - www.preasignaturerealty.com - Saint Louis, MO
Broker/Attorney - Your Lafayette Square Real Estate Partner

Kimberly:  Thanks for reading.  I hope you visit our blog again.

Dec 08, 2008 08:21 AM
Sue Paige
ERA Today Realty, Windham, ME 04062 - Windham, ME

Wow, what a great job you have done and a great service to your new home owners. Kudos to you.

Sue from Maine

Dec 13, 2008 01:44 AM
Sue Paige
ERA Today Realty, Windham, ME 04062 - Windham, ME

I just looked at your web site and love it. Great place to visit and see how a great website can look like.

Dec 13, 2008 01:49 AM
Justin Ukaoma
Vizion KC - Kansas City, MO
Kansas City Real Estate Investments

Thanks for the information I didn't know about most of the sites.

Dec 13, 2008 01:54 AM