Preparedness works best in advance, not during or after a disaster. Create a family disaster plan that includes:
Evacuation plan that establishes an emergency meeting place (practice with the young ones), a family communications plan (who should be called first), and assemble a family emergency supply kit.
The kit should include:
Food for your family and your pets (make it non-perishable)
Hand operated can opener
Water- typically one gallon per person per day
First aid items
Clothing/blankets
Flashlights/batteries
Personal hygiene supplies/toiletries
Battery powered radio
Fire extinguisher
Small tool kit
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