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Family Preparedness

Make a Plan

 

At times, Emergency Management may just sound like a broken record, but being prepared for an emergency is key! With this simple list, it's easy to make a family plan today. 


Your family may not be together if a disaster strikes, so it is important to find out which emergencies might affect your area.  Know how you’ll contact one another and reconnect if separated. Establish a family meeting place that’s familiar and easy to find.


Step 1: Put together a plan by discussing these 4 questions with your family, friends, or household to start your emergency plan.

  1. How will I receive emergency alerts and warnings?
  2. What is my shelter plan?
  3. What is my evacuation route?
  4. What is my family/household communication plan?


Step 2:  Consider specific needs in your household.

As you prepare your plan, tailor your plans and supplies to your specific daily living needs and responsibilities. Discuss your needs and responsibilities and how people in the network can assist each other with communication, care of children, business, pets, or specific needs like the operation of durable medical equipment. Create your own personal network for specific areas where you need assistance.  Keep in mind some these factors when developing your plan:

  • Different ages of members within your household
  • Responsibilities for assisting others
  • Locations frequented
  • Dietary needs
  • Medical needs including prescriptions and equipment
  • Disabilities or access and functional needs including devices and equipment
  • Languages spoken
  • Cultural and religious considerations
  • Pets or service animals
  • Households with school-aged children


Step 3: Fill out a Family Emergency Plan

Download and fill out a family emergency plan or use them as a guide to create your own.

  • Emergency Plan for Parents (PDF)


Step 4: Practice your plan with your family/household

Resources

Family Communications Guide

Family Communications Plan 

Emergency Plan for Kids

Emergency Plans for Pets

Detailed Steps to Make a Plan

Know Your Alerts and Warnings

Protect Critical Documents and Valuables

Document and Insure Your Property

Emergency Financial First Aid Kit

Your Emergency Financial Check List

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