October 24, 2000 - New educational "preparedness tool" to complement safety programs

A new educational program offered by Fedhealth is helping business communities prepare for the unexpected. With all the high-tech demands of today’s business and the need for 24-hour work schedules many companies are faced with developing safety programs, handbooks and extensive disaster recovery and business continuity plans to ensure business needs are met.

But what about a company’s most important asset … the employees? Will each person be prepared if faced with a crisis or disaster at work… or at home?

Fedhealth’s manual, written in cooperation with Canadian and US federal agencies, is designed to help individuals and families prepare for most types of emergencies, first aid needs, and natural or man-made disasters before they strike.

Their Corporate Sales Program allows companies to obtain copies of "IT’S A DISASTER! …and what are YOU gonna do about it?" as a cost-effective "preparedness tool" for employees, members, customers, business associates, etc. Customization options to include logos or personalized messages are also available for little or no cost.

"By collaborating with businesses, community-based organizations, and government agencies Fedhealth is striving to help communities ‘be aware… be prepared… and have a plan," said Bill Liebsch, CEO and President of Fedhealth.

"This is the best and most comprehensive book I have seen covering both first aid and disaster preparedness for individuals and families," said Peter Baker, Resale Department of the Greater Los Angeles American Red Cross. "Employers can use this book to help prepare and train employees for emergencies and disasters at the workplace and at home."

"We are committed to the local and national initiative, FEMA’s Project Impact," said Joshua Fowler, Executive Vice President, Home Builders Association of Greater Tulsa. "The board of the Home Builders Association of Greater Tulsa feels any way we can ease disaster and emergencies in the lives of our citizens, we are obligated to do so. It is simply the right thing to do. We are pleased to offer this useful book to our members."

According to Liebsch this book can help show recipients the business cares about their personal safety and the community. "All Fedhealth asks is that businesses please give the books away -- do not resell them -- since that could potentially affect the Fundraising Program designed for schools and nonprofit organizations," said Liebsch. "And every sale of this book benefits the Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Alliance in their fight against SIDS."

To learn more about Fedhealth and SIDS Alliance efforts to promote safety awareness please view the July 14, 2000 news release.

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