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BE PREPARED!
Emergencies happen. It can be a tornado, house fire, flood, or
terrorist attack. No one wants to think about accidents or disaster.
But being prepared for an emergency can help protect your family. The
whole point of emergency preparation is to do as much as possible before an
emergency happens.
 | Disaster Planning
 | Bioterrorism |
| Biological/Chemical Disaster |
| Tornado/Severe Weather |
| Flooding |
| Pandemic Flu
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| General steps to take to prepare for any emergency
| Create an Emergency Plan
for you and your family.
 | The entire
family should know and understand the plan. |
| Keep copies of your plan in a location known to all family members in
your home as well as in your vehicles. |
| This plan is a guide allowing you to complete the information
applicable to your family. |
| There is also information in this plan relating to Pet
Safety/Consideration, Preparing an Emergency Preparedness Kit, Preparing
Financially and Evacuation Plans.
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| If an emergency happens, you might not be able to get food or water for
days or weeks, and your electricity may not be working.
| Water - Try to have
three (3) days worth of food and fresh water for each person in your plan.
One gallon of water for each person per day. If you have room, you should store additional drinking water for each
person. Remember to change your stored water supply every six months.
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| Canned or Dried food - Include canned or dried foods that will not
spoil. Remember to pack a can opener that does not need electricity.
| Canned or Dried food
| Ready to eat canned meats, fruits and vegetables |
| Protein or fruit bars |
| Dry cereal or granola |
| Peanut butter |
| Dried fruit |
| Nuts, crackers |
| Canned juices, nonperishable pasteurized milk |
| Vitamins |
| "Comfort foods" like chocolate and candy
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| Basic Supplies
| Clean clothes and sturdy shoes for each person |
| Rain gear |
| Coats, hats, and gloves |
| Sleeping bags or blankets |
| An extra credit card and some money |
| Extra set of keys for your car and house |
| Battery-powered radio |
| Flashlight |
| Extra batteries for the radio and flashlight |
| Eating supplies such as paper plates, plastic forks and spoons,
and napkins |
| Tent |
| Heavy-duty tape (duct tape, electrical tape) |
| Scissors |
| Heavy-duty trash bags or plastic sheets |
| Matches in a waterproof container |
| Paper and pencil |
| Needles and thread |
| Toilet paper, moistened towelettes |
| Liquid detergent |
| Soap/deodorant/toothpaste |
| Plastic garbage bags with ties |
| Household chlorine bleach |
| Plastic bucket with tight lid |
| Disinfectant |
| Prepaid, long-distance calling card |
| Whistle to signal for help
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| Be prepared to stay in one place (like your house) or to evacuate.
| Shelter in Place information - preparing a safe place in your home
during an emergency. |
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