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FAMILY DISASTER PLAN
Unlike hurricanes or floods, there will likely be no warning for a terrorist attack. Each citizen can make sure that their families know what to do in an emergency. A family disaster plan is critical and should be in place at all times. Your family’s plan should include emergency contacts, an emergency supply kit, and a family meeting place. With some simple planning this can be done and help alleviate the fear of the unknown. Prepare your family by using this guidance.
Have a Family Emergency Plan.
- · Determine and discuss the type of hazards that could affect your family.
- · Determine escape routes from your home and places to meet.
- · Have an out-of-state friend as a family contact, and at least 2 ways of contact, e-mail, phone, etc.
- · Plan for your pets if you need to evacuate.
- · Post emergency telephone number by your phones and in your wallet, make sure that children know how and when to call 911.
- · Take first aid, CPR classes.
- · Keep you vehicles fueled, check the oil, water, and tires.
- · Keep a small amount of cash in a safe location, such as your disaster supply kit.
- · Do not listen to rumors, watch or listen for the Emergency Broadcast System announcements.
- · Practice your plan.
Create an Emergency Supply Kit.
- · Water, store at least 1 gallon daily per person for two weeks.
- · Two-week supply of non-perishable/special dietary foods.
- · Two-week supply of prescription medicines, including oxygen.
- · Flashlights and extra batteries.
- · Portable radio and batteries.
- · First aid kit.
- · Infant supplies.
- · Cleaning supplies, including disinfectant and bleach.
- · Non electric can opener.
- · Plastic trash bags.
- · Toilet paper, paper towels and pre-moistened towelettes.
- · Personal hygiene items.
- · Games, books, toys.
- · Blankets, pillows.
- · Clothing.
- · Extra set of keys.
- · Important documents.
- · Tools.
- · Duct tape
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