Life sure can throw a lot of curve balls, can't it?  While it might not be realistic to expect us to prep for each and every one of them, some are definitely easier than others to fend off and even knock out of the park.  That's why the American Public Health Administration came up with Get Ready Day -- and guess what?  It's today!

Coinciding with National Preparedness Month -- the Centers for Disease Control (CDC)'s month-long event encouraging Americans to be ready in cases of natural disasters, pandemics and other emergencies -- Get Ready Day focuses on public health hazards and the ways families can deal with them together.  With flu season coming up (check out President Obama getting his flu shot in the photo above!) and hurricane season already under way, the Get Ready site links to every resource imaginable, from emergency preparedness checklists to a detailed rundown of what parents need to know about flu shots for kids.

Be smart and take advantage of these free resources so you and yours can hit a home run if you ever have to step up to the plate.