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Family disaster plan

Meet:

Discuss with your family the types of disasters that could occur.
Explain to your kids how to prepare and respond to each type of disaster.
Discuss where to go and what to bring if advised to evacuate.
Practice what you have discussed.

Print a personal plan

Pick two meeting places in case you get separated in a disaster.
A place a safe distance from your home in case of a home fire.
A place outside your neighborhood in case you can’t return home.
Choose an out-of-state friend as a check-in contact for everyone to call.
Survival kit | Pet planning | Disabled

Learn:

Post emergency telephone numbers by every phone.
Teach children how and when to call 9-1-1, police, fire department, and which radio station to tune to for emergency information.
Learn first aid and CPR. Contact your local chapter for information and training.
Teach all family members how and when to turn off gas, electricity, and water.
Learn how to help kids cope with disaster.

Specific plans for
Earthquake | Wildfire | Flood

Family Plans

Earthquakes
Wildfires
Floods
General

Plan ahead
Build a survival kit
Protect your pets
Help disabled people

Recovery
Help kids cope
Comfort your pets

Disaster Guide

Be prepared
Earthquake guide
Wildfire guide
Flood guide

Main Disaster Guide

Emergency contacts
Emergency agencies
Insurance information

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