Emergency Preparedness Plan

You can’t always anticipate when an emergency situation will arise, but you can improve your chances of survival by knowing what to do when one strikes.

Have a communication plan

Know how to get in touch with family members in the event of an emergency. Keep cell phone numbers handy. Arrange a meeting place. And have a central back-up contact outside the immediate area for all family members to call.

Make an emergency survival kit

Gather canned foods, bottled water, blankets, flashlights, radio, batteries and medications and keep them in a place accessible to all family members.

Tune in

If the power’s on, check your local tv stations for emergency information, evacuation procedures, etc. No power? Keep a battery-operated radio on hand.

Know where to go

Where will you be safest during a tornado or an earthquake? If you’re in a public place, where are the emergency exits? If you have to evacuate the area, what are the evacuation routes?

Learn first aid and CPR

Medical help may not be available right away. Whether it’s a minor injury or a life-threatening one, you’ll make a difference.

Educate yourself

The more you know, the less you fear – and the less likely you’ll panic in an emergency.

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