SECTION 1
CREATE AN EMERGENCY PLAN

A. Meet with household members and discuss the dangers of fire, severe weather, and other emergencies

B. Find safe spots in your home for each type of disaster

C. Discuss what to do about power outages and personal injuries.

D. Draw a floor plan of your home. Mark two escape routes from each room.

E. Show family members how to turn off the water, gas and electricity at main switches

when necessary.

F. Post emergency telephone numbers near telephones.

G. Teach children how and when to call 911, police and fire.

H. Instruct household members to turn on the radio for emergency information.

I. Pick one out-of-state and one local friend or relative for family members to call if separated during a disaster

SECTION 2
PREPARE A DISASTER SUPPLIES CHECKLIST. 

 ASSEMBLE SUPPLIES YOU MIGHT NEED IN AN EVACUATION. STORE THEM IN AN EASY TO CARRY CONTAINER SUCH AS A BACKPACK OR DUFFLE BAG. ITEMS TO INCLUDE:

A. Water - One gallon per person per day. Store water in sealed, unbreakable containers. Identify the storage date and replace every six months.

B. Food - Non-perishable packaged or canned food and non-electric can opener.

C. Clothing - A change of clothing, rain gear and sturdy shoes.

D. Blankets or sleeping bags.

E. First aid kit and prescription medications.

F. Battery-powered radio and flashlight. Also replacement batteries.

G. Extra eyeglasses.

H. Extra set of car and house keys.

I. Cash and credit cards.

J. Special items for infants, elderly or disabled family members.

K. Important family information; the style and serial number of medical devices such as pacemakers.

REUNION LOCATIONS Right outside your home .Away from your neighborhood, if you cannot return home .Address Phone Route to try first

HOME HAZARD HUNT In a disaster, ordinary items in the home can cause injury and damage. Anything that can move, fall, break or cause a fire is a potential hazard.

A. Repair defective electrical wiring and leaky gas connections.

B. Fasten shelves securely and brace overhead light fixtures.

C. Place large, heavy objects on lower shelves.

D. Hang pictures and mirrors away from beds.

E. Strap water heater to wall studs.

F. Repair cracks in ceilings or foundations.

G. Store weed killers, pesticides and flammable products away from heat source.

H. Place oily polishing rags or waste in covered metal cans.

I. Clean and repair chimneys, flue pipes, vent connectors and gas vents.

IF YOU NEED TO EVACUATE

A. Listen to a battery powered radio for the location of emergency shelters. Follow instructions of local officials.

B. Wear protective clothing and sturdy shoes.

C. Take your Disaster Supplies Kit.

D. Lock your house.

E. Use travel routes specified by local officials.

A. Shut off water, gas and electricity, if instructed to do so.

B. Let others know when you left and where you are going.

C. Make arrangements for pets. Animals may not be allowed in public shelters.

A. Battery powered radio, flashlight, and extra batteries.

B. Blanket.

C. Booster cables.

D. Fire extinguisher (5lb., A-B-C- type).

E. First aid kit and manual.

F. Bottled water and non-perishable high energy foods such as granola bars, raisins and peanut butter.

G. Maps, shovel, flares.

H. Tire repair kit and pump.

A. Plan two escape routes out of each room.

B. Practice fire drills at least twice a year.

C. Teach family members to stay low to the ground when escaping from

a fire.

D. Teach family members never to open doors that are hot. In a fire, feel the bottom of the door with the palm of your hand. If it is hot, do not open the door. Find another way out.

E. Install smoke detectors on every level of your home. Clean and test

them at least once a month. Change batteries at least once a year.

F. Keep a whistle in each bedroom to awaken household in case of fire.

G. Check electrical outlets. Do not overload outlets.

H. Purchase and learn how to use a fire extinguisher (5lb., A-B-C type).

I. Consider installing home sprinklers.

SECTION 3
EMERGENCY PLAN

In a fire or other emergency, you may need to evacuate your house, apartment or mobile home on a moment’s notice. You should be ready to get out fast.

Develop an escape plan by drawing a floor plan of your residence. Using a black or blue pen, show the location of doors, windows, stairways, and large furniture. Indicate the location of emergency supplies (Disaster Supplies Kit), fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, collapsible ladders first aid kits and utility shut off points. Next, use a colored pen to draw a broken line charting at least two fire escape routes from each room. Finally, mark a place outside of the home where household members should meet in case of fire.

Be sure to include important points outside such as garages, patios, stairways, elevators, driveways and porches. If you home has more than two floors, use an additional sheet of paper. Practice emergency evacuation drills with all household members at least two time each year.