Simple Steps to Get Your Household Ready 1. KNOW YOUR RISK Learn about disasters or other risks, including natural disasters, hazardous materials, acts of terrorism, etc. that could occur in your area. Make notes here: __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________
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3. HAVE A HOUSEHOLD MEETING Talk about potential emergencies and how you would respond to each of them. Discuss what you will do in an evacuation or shelter-in-place order. Detail your plans here: __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________
4. COMPLETE A WRITTEN COMMUNICATION PLAN A template is provided on pages 62-62 or visit ready.gov for examples.
5. TRAIN • Make sure children know how and when to call 911. • Show everyone in your household how to shut off utilities and consult with your utility providers if you have questions. • Practice a home fire escape plan with all household members several times a year.
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Talk with employers and/or school officials about emergency response plans. Make notes Here:
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2. WORK AND SCHOOL EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLANS
• Take classes in first aid, emergency preparedness, for financial disaster planning.
6. REVIEW AND GATHER IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS • Copy and store important documents in several places. See the checklist on page 70 or download the Emergency Financial First Aid Kit from ready.gov. • Review your insurance coverage and be familiar with restrictions and requirements.
7. DISCUSS YOUR PREPARATIONS WITH NEIGHBORS • Consider ways neighbors can help each other in an emergency. Consult the neighborhood planning guide at pproem.com under “Ready and Resilient Neighborhoods.”
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