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Learn
the types of disasters most likely to occur in your
community. Consider purchasing a weather radio to
alert you of severe weather conditions. |
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Have
enough supplies for a minimum of three days
(optional two weeks). |
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Know
how, when and where to shut off water, gas and
electric at the main sources to your home. Post
emergency and utility provider numbers by the phone.
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Check
your insurance coverage. Flood damage, for example,
is not covered by homeowner's insurance. |
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Contact
your child's school or daycare to determine the
facility's emergency notification and evacuation
plans. Ask what type of authorization is required to
release a child to someone else if you are not
available to pick them up. |
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Plan
your evacuation route in case you need to evacuate. |
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Make
arrangements for pets or livestock in advance. Make
sure your pet has a license tag and a collar, and
use a break away collar for cats. |
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Identify
the safety area to take shelter during a disaster
event. The safest area may not be your home, but
elsewhere in the County or State. |
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Plan how
your family will stay in touch if you become
separated. Select an out-of-state contact for your
family. |
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Include
your children in the planning process and discuss
any fears they may have. |
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Share
Information with your family. Practice your plan of
evacuation route. |
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