Create an Emergency Plan
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Meet with household members to discuss the dangers of fire, severe weather, earthquakes and other emergencies. Explain how to respond to each.
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Find the safe spots in your home for each type of disaster.
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❏ Post emergency telephone numbers near telephones.
❏ Teach children how and when to call 911, police and fire.
❏ Instruct household members to turn on the radio for emergency information.
❏ Pick one out-of-state and one local friend or relative for family members to call if separated during a disaster (it is often easier to call out-of-state than within the affected area).
❏ Teach children your out-of-state contact’ s phone numbers.
❏ Pick two emergency meeting places. 1) A place near your home in case
of a fire. 2) A place outside your neighbor-
hood in case you cannot return home after a disaster.
❏ Take a basic first aid and CPR class. ❏ Keep family records in a water and
fire-proof container.
Prepare a Disaster
Supplies Kit
Assemble supplies you might need in an evacuation. Storetheminaneasy-to-carry container such as a backpack or duffle bag.
Include:
❏ A supply of water (one gallon per person per day). Store water in sealed, unbreakable containers. Identify the storage date and replace every six months.
❏ A supply of non-perishable packaged or canned food and a non-electric can opener.
❏ Achangeofclothing,raingearand sturdy shoes.
❏ Blankets or sleeping bags. ❏ A first aid kit and prescription
medications.
❏ An extra pair of glasses.
❏ A battery-powered radio, flashlight and plenty of extra batteries.
❏ Credit cards and cash.
❏ An extra set of car keys.
❏ A list of family physicians.
❏ A list of important family informa- tion; the style and serial number of medical devices such as pacemakers.
❏ Special items for infants, elderly or disabled family members.
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