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Family disaster plan:
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Discuss with your family the types of disasters that could occur.
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Explain to your kids how to prepare and respond to each
type of disaster.
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Discuss where to go and what to bring if advised to
evacuate.
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Practice what you have discussed.
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Pick two meeting places in case you get separated
in a disaster.
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A place a safe distance from your home in case of
a home fire.
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A place outside your neighborhood in case you can’t
return home.
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Choose an out-of-state friend as a check-in contact
for everyone to call.
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Post emergency telephone numbers by every phone.
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Teach children how and when to call 9-1-1, police,
fire department, and which radio station to tune to for emergency
information.
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Learn first aid and CPR. Contact your local American Red
Cross chapter for information and training.
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Teach all family members how and when to turn off gas,
electricity, and water.
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Learn how to help kids cope with disaster.
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Pet’s Plan FEMA says: “The behavior of pets may change dramatically after
a disaster. Normally quiet and friendly cats and dogs may become aggressive or
defensive.”
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Floods, fires and quakes can flip out your finned,
feathered and furry friends.
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If you must evacuate, take Fluffy/Fido with you.
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For health and space reasons, pets are forbidden
in public emergency shelters.
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If, as a last resort, you have to leave your pets behind,
make sure you have a plan to ensure their care.
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Be ready to evacuate: Ask your family or friends for assistance, if necessary.
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Have a plan for getting out of your home or building.
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Plan two evacuation routes because some roads may be closed
or blocked in a disaster.
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