Preparedness
Do you have an emergency plan? Prepare in advance with these tips.
You don't know when an emergency will occur. It's important for your family/household to have a plan in place. Follow these steps to create an emergency plan:
- Decide where to meet
- First things first, decide where to reconvene if not together when a disaster occurs
- Make a plan by discussing these questions with your household and anyone else who would be included in your emergency plan
- How does your household receive emergency alerts?
- Where will you find shelter if your home is not an option?
- What will be your evacuation route?
- How will you communicate with everyone included in your emergency plan?
- Do you have these emergency supplies? Gather as needed for the number of people in your household.
- Water
- Nonperishable food
- Prepared emergency evacuation kit
Your prepared kit should include needs specific to your household such as medications - Reliable vehicle
- Evacuation funds
- Generator
- Access to financial information
- Make your plan
- Have a disaster plan and share with household members so everyone is aware of the plan
- Practice the plan
For more information, please visit Ready.gov.
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