Disasters can strike at any moment, with little notice. Are you, your family, and your home prepared for a natural disaster? Being prepared to respond to and rapidly recover from natural disasters is important.
Here are a few critical steps that are needed to make a successful plan and be prepared:
- Put a plan together to addresses emergency alerts and warnings. Shelter plan and evacuation route. A family household communication plan. An emergency preparedness kit.
- Consider specific needs in your household. Tailor your plans and supplies to your specific daily living needs and responsibilities. Consider the ages and members of your household. Keep in mind the dietary and medical needs of each family member.
- Discuss a communication plan with your family. As you prepare your plan tailor your plans and supplies to your specific daily living needs and responsibilities
- Practice your plan with your family and your household.
- Make sure you have prepared kits and have them in a safe and accessible area of the home.
- Set up practice evacuations or shelter-in-place drills at least twice a year for your family to ensure everyone knows what to do and where to go in the event of an emergency.
- Update your plan according to any issues that arise.
- Keep your emergency kit up to date, replacing water and perishables periodically. Make sure everyone knows where it is and to take it when sheltering or evacuating.