Disaster
Preparation for Your Family
CREATE A FAMILY PLAN
- Identify the emergency types your family may face
- Designate places your family can meet-at your residence,
in your community and beyond
- Designate a point of contact for family members to call
if they become separated
- Keep an updated list of all emergency contact numbers
for your family and your municipality
- Don’t forget to include a plan for your pets if you have
any
- Review your insurance coverage
- Document your possessions; use pictures, video and
lists- whatever works for you
- Gather all important family documents and store them in
a waterproof container
- Every six months, replace the water, food, and batteries
in your emergency kit
- Talk to your physician or pharmacist about the quantity
and storage of prescription medications
PREPARE AN EMERGENCY KIT
- Water: one gallon per person per day for five days
- Nonperishable food, non electric can opener, plastic
utensils, paper plates
- Blankets and pillows
- Extra clothing and sturdy shoes
- Personal hygiene items
- First aid kit, nonprescription medications, whistle,
utility knife, plastic sheathing
- Tool kit with assorted screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches,
hammer, etc.
- Flashlights, radio, extra batteries
- Cash, travelers checks
- Special items for infants and elderly
- Liquid soap, bleach disinfectant, plastic bucket with
lid
- Good supply of plastic bags in various sizes
- Toys, books, and games
Consider creating a smaller
version of the emergency kit for your car!!
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