Before an emergency happens, be sure to sit down with your family and decide how you will get in contact with each other, where you will go, and what you will do in an emergency. Write down where your family spends the most time, such as work, school, and other places you frequent. Schools, daycare providers, workplaces, and apartment buildings should all have site-specific emergency plans that you and your family need to know about. Additionally, your family plan should address the following:
- Escape Routes
- Family Communications
- Utility Shut-off and Safety
- Insurance and Vital Records
- The Elderly and People with Special Needs
- Safety Skills
- Caring for Animals
- Assemble an Emergency Supply Kit