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Home Safety Tips
Preparing for an Emergency
All states have disasters. It is smart to prepare for the
unexpected. Before a disaster, learn how you will know there is
an impending hazardous event. Familiarize yourself with the signs
of events that come without warning and know the local advance
alerts and warnings and how you will receive them. Knowing about
the local emergency plans for shelter and evacuation and local
emergency contacts will help you develop your household plan
and will also aid you during a crisis
1. Make your Emergency Kit
You can start with the basics and add on over time.
2. Make a Family Communications Plan
If you are separated and cannot get in touch with your
family, each family member should call the same contact
out-of-state. Have an emergency contact in your local
area, a contact out-of-state, and a neighborhood meeting
place.
3. Make a Family Evacuation Plan
In an emergency you may need to leave your home
quickly. Make sure everyone knows the plan. Include a
plan for pets in case you need to evacuate.
4. Make a Plan for People with In-Home Needs
Consider helping neighbors who may have special needs.
Identify a neighbor or family member who can help if
a care provider cannot get to your family member with
special needs.
Home Emergency Kit
In an emergency, having these few items in your home can help
keep your family safe.
Water — at least 1 gallon per person per day
Wired telephone
Can opener (non-electric)
First aid kit
Battery powered radio
Flashlight & battery-powered lantern
ABC type re extinguisher
3-day supply of canned or dried foods
Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors
3-day supply of baby food and formula
Prescription medication
Hand cleaner/sanitizer
If you lose power, eat the food in your refrigerator rst. Without
power, a refrigerator should keep food at a safe temperature for
about four hours.
Grab Bag
You may have to leave your home quickly in an emergency. Some
important items are
One day’s clothing and shoes for each family member
Towels, blankets or sleeping bags
Personal care products (diapers, feminine hygiene products)
Flashlight and extra batteries
Prescription medications & CPAP
Granola bars/trail mix
Extra set of car keys
Cash & prepaid phone card
Copies of important documents: Medical and prescription
information, passports, birth certicates, driver’s license,
insurance papers, contact list of family and friends
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