Week 2: Make a Plan

Helpful Tips to Create Your Emergency Preparedness Plan:

Be Prepared. Make an emergency plan today & practice it: www.ready.gov/plan
Preparing your family for an emergency is as simple as a conversation over dinner. Get started today: www.ready.gov/plan
It’s important to include kids in the disaster planning process. Review your family emergency plan together so that they know what to do even if you are not there: ready.gov/kids
Practice your fire escape plan by having a home fire drill at least twice a year with everyone in the home.
Download a group texting app so your entire circle of family and friends can keep in touch before, during & after an emergency.
Practice evacuating in the car with your animals, so they’re more familiar if you need to evacuate in an emergency.
Be prepared. Get the @fema app with weather alerts for up to 5 locations, plus disaster resources and safety tips: fema.gov/mobile-app
Contact your power company to get on a “priority reconnection service” list of power-dependent customers if you rely on electrical medical equipment.
Learn how to turn off utilities like natural gas in your home. ready.gov/safety-skills
Be prepared for a power outage by having enough food, water, & meds to last for at least 72 hours: ready.gov/kit

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