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Consider other emergency preparation methods, such as taking a CPR course
Once you have assessed your risks,
you can start to plan to address your needs in an emergency, taking into con- sideration your particular home design and construction. You can prioritize your risks in order to develop plans that are most germane to your family. You may want to hold a family meeting so that all family members can participate in the plan formulation. Brainstorming can allow family members to suggest items for a go bag or emergency supply container, as well as mention items of particular impor- tance to a family member (such as toys or activities for the children, toys for the pets, books and reading materials, etc). Having a plan and communicating it to family members can help decrease anxiety in the event of an emergency. If anyone in the family has special needs you may want to include a notebook, thumb drive or other source of medical information in your emergency kit. Communication is important across
all risks. How will you contact family members if an emergency occurs when the family is not together? In this techno- logical age, cell phones, computers and mobile devices can play a role. Communi-
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cation with neighbors and friends can also be helpful. Having contact information for someone outside your area is advised. Be sure family members know how to reach the outside contact. You should be aware of the emergency plans for your child’s school or daycare and ask how the plan will be implemented. Many times alerts are broadcast on TV or radio. Many communities also have a reverse 911 call service that will contact you in a com- munity emergency. If you lose power, you may want to consider using your car radio to monitor alerts or use a battery or crank power radio. Be aware of and explore your commu-
nity resources before an emergency oc- curs. Where are the shelters in your area if you need to relocate? Do they accept pets? If not, what kind of arrangements can be made for them? Where would you go for food, water, showers and medical care if these services were needed? Emergency management planners
advise that if you need to shelter in place, you should have enough food, water and medications for each family member and pet for at least three days. In some situa- tions emergency responders may not be
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