Home Emergency Preparedness
Be prepared for emergencies at home too! Here is some information to assist you and your family.
- Identify what types of emergencies can happen in your area (earthquakes, fires, floods, etc.)
- Create a disaster plan
- Pick two places to meet outside of home
- Identify an out of state friend or relative that family members can contact
- Plan how to take care of elderly, disabled, and pets
- Create a checklist
- Emergency phone numbers
- Utility shut-off locations
- Emergency supplies
- Vital documents and medications
- Practice your plan
- Quiz children so they remember what to do
- Conduct evacuation drills
- Replace perishable supplies
