• Meet with household members to discuss dangers of fire, severe weather and other emergencies. Explain how to respond to each hazard.
• Identify safe locations in your home for each hazard.
• Discuss what to do for power outages and personal injuries.
• Draw a floor plan of your house and outline two escape routes.
• Post emergency telephone numbers near the telephones.
• Teach children when to call 9-1-1.
• Instruct household members to turn on the radio for emergency information.
• Pick one out-of-state and one local contact person for household members to call if separated during an emergency.
• Pick two emergency meeting places; a place near your home in case of a fire; a place outside your neighborhood in case you cannot return home after a disaster.
• Keep important records in a water and fire-proof container.

Prepare A Disaster Supplies Kit

• Three-day Water Supply: one gallon per person per day. Store in sealed, unbreakable containers. Rotate every six months.
• A supply of non-perishable food and a non-electric can opener.
• A change of clothing, rain gear and sturdy shoes.
• Blankets or sleeping bags.
• A first-aid kit and prescription medications.
• An extra pair of glasses.
• A battery-powered radio, flashlight, and plenty of extra batteries.
• Credit cards and cash.
• An extra set of car keys.
• A list of household medical care providers.
• A list of important household information (examples – the style and serial number of medical devices such as pacemakers.)
• Any special items necessary for infants, elderly or disabled household members.

The above information has been prepared by the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the American Red Cross.

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