15 Emergency Preparedness Tips

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Emergency preparedness starts with you. ICF experts gathered 15 tips to help you and your family begin preparing.

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Your Family

Prepare for your family’s needs—medical supplies, doctor information,speci�c diet needs.

Make a plan to determine how andwhere to reunite if separated.

Ensure children are familiar withtheir school’s emergencypreparedness plans.

Build a disaster supplies kit withitems such as canned food, water,�rst aid supplies, and cash.

Prepare a “to go” pet kit with food,water dish, leash, medical records,blanket, and photos of pet.

“ICE” (In Case of Emergency) your cell phone with emergency contact names/ numbers.

Send text messaging tolet others know you are safe.

Develop a home escape planto get out quickly and safely.

Know how to shut o� yourutilities in your home.

Keep a car emergency supply kitincluding nonperishable food,can opener, water, radio, �ashlight,batteries, �rst aid kit, blankets.Always keep your gas tank full.

Always keep electronic devicesfully charged.

Your Community

Your Home and Car

Your Communications

Help prepare your community,especially elders and those withdisabilities.

Join the National PreparednessCoalition and “Pledge to Prepare.”

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Know your community’semergency alerts andwarnings system.

Know your risks—beinformed, aware, andprepared for disastersthat may occur in your area.

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