A little preparation could protect your life and the lives of those around you. It only takes a few minutes to develop a plan. When finished, you'll have a pocket-size emergency plan at hand.
Remember how long it took to pack for your last vacation? The last thing you want to worry about in a disaster is packing. That’s why everyone should have an Emergency Supply Kit ready to go. Use this checklist to help you assemble your kit.
speak slowly and give as much detail to the 9-1-1 operator as possible
should be included in the planning process
only permit pets that are service animals
health and safety should be your first concern
Create a barrier between yourself and potentially contaminated air outside. If you see large amounts of debris in the air, or if local authorities say the air is heavily contaminated, you may also want to “seal the room”.
When you need to evacuate your home in an emergency, plan how you will assemble your family and anticipate where you will go. Choose several destinations in different directions so you have options.
Stay alert by making sure you’re set up to receive local emergency notifications. Plan how to stay informed now so you’re ready for the next emergency.