Make Your Family’s Emergency Communication Plan Today AccessAlerts and Warnings Test Communication Plans Assemble or Update Supplies Drill or Practice Emergency Response WAYS TO eS Plan with Neighbors AMERICA’S CeCeULE . a am re Conduct an Exercise Participate in a Class, Training, or Discussion ‘@) MakeProperty Safer (NAPSA)—Developing an emergency communication plan—and practicing it—arecritical to making sure the entire family knows whatto do, how to reach each other, and where to meet in the event of an emergency. America’s PrepareAthon!™is a grassroots, community-based campaign for action to get people better preparedfor disasters through hazard-specific group discussions, drills, andexercises. No matter where you live, work, learn, or worship, there are some simple actions to get yourself and your family prepared for emergencies and disasters: Sign up for local alerts and warnings from school, work, or yourlocal government. *Download the FEMAappfor disaster resources and safety tips. * Knowhowto get in touch with each other, especially if your family members happen to be in different locations, such as your home, school, houseof worship, or work whendisaster strikes. Document and Insure Property Safeguard Documents @ *Identify and practice meeting in a safe and familiar place where your family can go for protection or to reunite. Create or update a wallet card with emergency numbers and an out-of-town point of contact. Make sure everyone in your family has their own card to carry with them. *Build an emergency supply kit for you and each member of your family that meets their specific needs. Include itemslike food that doesn’t require refrigeration or cooking, water, medications, flashlights, and batteries. *Know your community’s plans for evacuation and the evacuation route where youlive. Plan with neighbors to help each other and share resources. Visit the America’s PrepareAthon! website at ready.gov/pre pare for more information. Courtesy of America’s PrepareAthon! and the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
