Be Prepared

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Know What to Do in Case of Emergency

It is important to make sure that the entire family is prepared and informed in the event of a disaster or
emergency. You may not always be together when these events take place and should have plans for
making sure you are able to contact and find one another.
The American Red Cross suggests some basic steps to make sure you remain safe:
 Meet with your family or household members.
 Discuss how to prepare and respond to emergencies that are most likely to happen where you live,
learn, work and play.
 Identify responsibilities for each member of your household and plan to work together as a team.
 If a family member is in the military, plan how you would respond if they were deployed.
Plan what to do in case you are separated during an emergency
 Choose two places to meet:

• Right outside your home in case of a sudden emergency, such as a fire
• Outside your neighborhood, in case you cannot return home or are asked to evacuate

 Choose an out-of-area emergency contact person. It may be easier to text or call long distance if local
phone lines are overloaded or out of service. Everyone should have emergency contact information in
writing or saved on their cell phones.

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Let family know that you are safe!