Disaster Preparation
What should you do today:
- Begin storing water and food.
- Establish an out of state phone contact list.
- Have change for pay phone.
- Keep gas tank half full and make sure current maps are in car.
- Store batteries and medications.
- Locate a comprehensive disaster preparedness plan and follow it.
What should you do this week:
- Put together car kit.
- Put together “Go Bags” for each family member.
- Keep getting home supplies together.
- Back up critical documents (birth certificates, prescriptions etc) and store them in a secure location ie. Bank Safety Deposit box in an area away from your home.
- Continue following your comprehensive disaster plan.
What should you do this month:
- Set up neighborhood emergency teams. 80% of help will come from neighbors.
- Take CPR and First Aid training.
- Do a home hazard survey.
