Be Prepared
Disaster Preparedness
Essential steps to keep your family and community safe
Three Steps to Preparedness
1
Make a Plan
Discuss emergency procedures with your family. Identify meeting places, communication methods, and evacuation routes.
- Designate out-of-area contact person
- Plan multiple evacuation routes
- Consider special needs of family members
- Include plans for pets
- Practice your plan regularly
2
Build a Kit
Assemble emergency supplies to sustain your family for at least 72 hours without outside assistance.
- Water: 1 gallon per person per day
- Non-perishable food for 3 days
- First aid kit and medications
- Flashlight, radio, extra batteries
- Important documents (copies)
3
Stay Informed
Know the hazards in your area and sign up for local emergency alerts.
- Register for local alerts
- Know warning signs for hazards
- Monitor weather conditions
- Follow official information sources
- Take CERT or first aid training
Emergency Supply Kit Checklist
Essential items for your disaster preparedness kit
Water & Food
- Water (1 gallon/person/day for 3 days)
- Non-perishable food (3-day supply)
- Manual can opener
- Eating utensils
First Aid & Health
- First aid kit
- Prescription medications (7-day supply)
- Glasses and contact supplies
- Personal hygiene items
Tools & Safety
- Flashlight with extra batteries
- NOAA Weather Radio
- Multi-purpose tool
- Fire extinguisher
Documents & Money
- Copies of important documents
- Cash in small denominations
- Emergency contact list
- Insurance information
Shelter & Warmth
- Emergency blankets
- Change of clothes
- Rain gear
- Sturdy shoes
Special Items
- Items for infants
- Pet supplies if applicable
- Entertainment for children
- Extra keys
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