"Winging It" is not an Emergency Plan

Having a family emergency plan will ensure that all family members know how to respond during a disaster or emergency even if they are not together.  

CREATE AN EMERGENCY PLAN

• Add an out-of-town contact and make sure that everyone knows the phone number to call for updates
• Include a set meeting spot away from the home where the family can meet in case of an emergency
• Learn about school and work emergency plans and how they may affect your ability to communicate with your family
• Include children in disaster and emergency planning

If someone in your household has unique needs, it's important to incorporate them into your plans.

• Keep 7-14 days of medication on hand
• Keep support items in a designated place
• Include any caretakers in the planning process
• Provide the power company with a list of all power-dependent equipment and plan for an alternate power source
• Keep an emergency food/water supply 

Don't forget about your furry friends! Include your pets in your disaster plans and take them with you when you evacuate. 

Remember: Pets typically aren't allowed in public shelters unless they are service animals, so make a list of friends, boarding facilities and vets that could keep your pets in case of emergency.

     BUILD A KIT AND INCLUDE PET SUPPLIES