MAKE A PLAN
You and your family may not be together when an emergency occurs ... planning will help you know where family members are and if they are safe.
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Know about emergency alerting systems in your area
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Identify an emergency meeting place
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Make a communications plan with contact information
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Practice your plan
BUILD A KIT
This means food, water and others supplies for 72 hours of self-sufficiency for all members of your family and your pets ... these are basic items that you might need until first responders arrive.
Ready.gov | Basic Disaster Supplies Kit
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Non perishable food (and a can opener)
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Water (1 gallon/day for each person and pet)
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Flashlight with extra batteries
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First aid kit
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Prescription medication, glasses, hearing aides, mobility aids ... have available
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Wrenches or pliers to turn off utilities (http://www.ready.gov/utility-shut-safety)