Disaster Preparedness Tips
Be Prepared for Emergencies
- Have a PLAN.
- Know where your gas, electric and water main shut-off controls are and how to turn them off.
- Plan several ESCAPE ROUTES from your house and neighborhood. Designate SAFETY ZONES as an emergency meeting place for your family to reunite. Esablish a family/ friend phone tree.
- Assemble an emergency kit that includes a three-day supply of water and food; a portable radio; first-aid supplies and prescription medications; basic tools; and important documents.
- Keep a list of valuables to take with you in an emergency: if possible, store these items together.
- Become familiar with your community disasterpreparedness plan and your neighborhood Citizen’s Emergency Response Team (CERT). Know where the closest police, fire and emergency medical facilities are located.
- Make sure address numbers (3 inches minimum with contrasting background) are posted and visible from the street.
- Make sure that all family members are ready to protect themselves with STOP, DROP and ROLL.
- Practice emergency exit drills