Disaster can strike quickly and without warning. Families can and do cope with disaster by preparing in advance. The key to preparedness is having a plan.
Meet with your family and discuss why you need to prepare for disaster
Plan to share responsibilities and work together as a team
Discuss the types of disasters that are most likely to happen
Plan what to do in each type of disaster
Discuss what to do in an evacuation
Plan how to take care of your pets
Create a disaster checklist
Practice and maintain your plan
Assemble a disaster kit
If Disaster Strikes
Remain calm and patient
Put your plan into action
Check for injuries
Listen to your battery powered radio for news and instructions
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