Prepare in a Year 26: Medical

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Written By Sarah Lane
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A disaster is likely to result in serious injuries, overwhelming the capacity of first responders. What will you be able to do to help your injured family members and neighbors?

The Goal

The goal is to make sure you can provide first aid to your family and neighbors after a large-scale disaster that overwhelms our local medical resources.

The Strategy

  • Get some training. Be sure to take a CPR/AED class.

Prizes

Have you finished the April task? Submit proof of your accomplishment and enter to win a prize.

Level Up

Was this task a breeze? Take it to the next level—Advanced or Pro. Read more here.

Team Player

Don’t go it alone. Sign up for a CPR/AED. First Aid, or Stop the Bleed Class with family members or a few neighbors.

You can also create a well-stocked neighborhood first aid kit to share when disaster strikes.

Learn More

Emergency Preparedness: Medical

  • Tuesday, April 21, 2026

  • 6 PM–7 PM

  • Bainbridge Public Library

Preparedness is the cornerstone of community resilience. Are you ready? Disaster can come in many forms, and preparing yourself, your family, and your community is one of the most important things you can do.  Bainbridge Prepares,  the  Bainbridge Island Fire Department,  and the  City of Bainbridge Island  collaborate to bring us a monthly series that will cover a variety of topics including: water, sanitation, hygiene, food, communications, and more.  

Please register for a free ticket, available two weeks before the event.

Stop the Bleed

Register here.

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This month in our Prepare in a Year program, we’re focusing on communication: the technology and the plans required to keep you and your family connected. Take a few minutes in March to think through the following three potential scenarios.

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The second most-important supply, after water, is food.

In a disaster, grocery stores will likely be closed for a while. But even if they are able to open, their supply will be cleared out quickly, and the disaster may make it impossible for stores to restock their shelves right away.

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This month the Prepare in a Year topic is water. Do the Prepare in a Year activity (submit the form if you want to enter to win a prize), but also teach yourself more on the topic.

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We’re starting our Prepare in a Year 26 program with water because, without it, you’re not going to last very long after a disaster.

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Sarah Lane https://bainbridgeprepares.org
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