SPRINGVILLE, Utah - The Centers for Disease Control and Protection recently released a checklist to help hospitals detect, protect and respond to Ebola patients. While Ebola does not currently present a threat in the United States, an Ebola outbreak could be devastating to our population. There is no cure or vaccine, and the death rate is extremely high. The best way to protect your loved ones is to avoid exposure. That might mean avoiding any interaction with people once the disease begins to spread.

Now is a great time to check your preparedness status. Are your shelves stocked with enough food and supplies to avoid going to the store for an extended period of time? Do you have a fresh supply of over-the-counter and prescription medications? How about personal protective equipment, such as disposable gloves and masks? Disinfectants and sanitizers? We encourage you to hope for the best, but prepare for the worst.

Learn more about how to be prepared in "The Provident Prepper: A Common-Sense Guide to Preparing for Emergencies," by Kylene and Jonathan Jones. "The Provident Prepper" is available at Barnes and Noble, Books A Million, The Marketplace by TheBlaze, Books and Things and many other great bookstores.

"The Provident Prepper" is a common-sense guide to emergency preparedness and survival, written for real people with real lives. This must-have reference book walks the reader through each step of emergency preparedness, covering everything from cooking in a crisis to emergency water disinfection and home security and protection. You can be prepared for the challenges the future holds. "The Provident Prepper" will show you how.

About Kylene and Jonathan Jones:
Kylene and Jonathan Jones haves both served on the advisory board and on the board of directors for The American Civil Defense Association. Jonathan also serves as a city councilperson and has been tasked with developing the city emergency plan. Kylene is currently the editor for The Journal of Civil Defense, and both actively participate in a wide variety of forums, including community education courses, educational seminars, preparedness fairs and employee education programs.

For media interviews or review copy requests, contact:

Rodney Fife

(801) 489-4084

PR@Cedarfort.com