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Where will you be when disaster strikes? Are you prepared to survive on your own for several days? Preparing you and your family in advance for a disaster is your best protection.
Knowing who to call in the event of a disaster is crucial. If you have an emergency call 911. Telecommunicators will make sure the proper person is contacted that addresses your needs.
Create a disaster plan for your family. Plan to share responsibilities and work together as a team. There are actions you can take that will help you get ready for and cope with almost any type of emergency.
Keep enough supplies in your home to meet your need for at least three days. Assemble a Disaster Supplies Kit, with items you may need in an evacuation.
Perhaps the most basic thing to remember is to keep calm. This may mean the difference between life and death.
Take time to think and then take the considered action that the situation calls for.
Keep an emergency notification checklist near the telephone where other emergency information may be posted.
Read and share this information with your family before disaster strikes.