Happy New Year! It’s hard to believe that it’s already 2016. Many of us are starting off the year by making some resolutions to make 2016 great. Looking for ideas?
Take a First Aid course. Knowing what to do in an emergency can be empowering and save lives
- Write more letters. Letter writing can feel like a bit of a lost art, but a handwritten letter is a great way to stay connected and let friends and family know you’re thinking of them
- Volunteer. Giving back to your community and donating your time to a great cause can make a positive impact in your life and the lives of others. Learn more about volunteering with the Red Cross.
Be prepared.
- Having a kit with enough supplies to support your family’s needs for at least 72 hours can help keep you safe during an emergency or disaster. Learn more here.
- Making a plan for what to do during an emergency or disaster can help protect you and your family.
- Install smoke detectors on each floor of your home, check them once a month and change the batteries twice a year at daylight savings time
- Master a new talent. You can find all sorts of free tutorials for all sorts of new skills online, like coding, cake decorating, or even learning a new language.
Give back. A monthly donation to the Canadian Red Cross helps us support people in need in Canada and around the world.
- Take a screen break. Put your phone away, turn off the laptop and TV for an hour or two a day, or if you’re feeling particularly ambitious, take a full day a week that is screen-free.
