PLAN. Prepare. Protect.
Create an Emergency PlanMake sure everyone in your house knows your emergency plan. An emergency plan should include a communication plan, an evacuation plan and your emergency kit. Knowing what to do before an emergency is your best protection. Use this printable worksheet from Ready.gov to create your family's emergency plan. Include things like:
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Become familiar with what disasters are possible in your area. Contact your local American Red Cross or Emergency Management Office. Find out what types of disasters are most likely to happen. Request information on how to prepare for each. Learn about your community's warning signals: what do they sound like and what should you do when you hear them? Ask about animal care after the disaster. Animals other than service animals may not be allowed inside emergency shelters. Find out how to help elderly or disabled persons, if needed.Preparedness Is a Family ResponsibilityTalk with your family and discuss why you need to prepare for an emergency. Explain the dangers of fire, severe weather and earthquakes to children. Become familiar with the emergency plans at your workplace, your children's school or daycare and any other places your family spends time. Plan to share responsibilities and work together as a team. Pick two places that your family could meet:
CommunicationConsider different methods of communicating during emergency situations. Options for keeping in contact with family and friends during and after an emergency include:
More InformationReady.gov Emergency Plan Worksheet |
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