DISASTER PREPAREDNESS PLAN
It's possible for disasters to occur at any time.
Having a strategy and being prepared will help you secure your house. There are four actions that families should follow to be prepared for any calamity in the plan.
Be aware of potential dangers.
Discover how to plan for each sort of catastrophe that
is likely to occur in your region, it matters especially
when you are near one. Even if it may seem too far
ahead of where you live, still you must be prepared
for occurrence.
Understand the warning system in your
neighborhood, including sirens and SMS messaging.
Consider getting a NOAA weather radio. 24 hours a
day, 7 days a week, this radio station transmits
government warnings, watches, advisory notices,
forecasts, and other risks.
Listen to the radio, look at the broadcast of the
certain distraction and updates.
List emergency contacts like the fire department near
you or a hospital know how to contact them. If your
business, school or other location has a disaster plan,
learn about it.
After a crisis, see the indications of stress in children.
Following a crisis or traumatic occurrence, even the
most well-adjusted children may endure stress. To
assist your children, manage with their feelings, it's
critical to know how to recognize and treat indicators
of stress.
Organize a family get together
Discuss the importance of being prepared with your
family.
Recap on the most common sorts of disasters that
might occur, and explain what to do in each
circumstance Everyone in the family should be given a
specific task, with the goal of working together as a
team.
Decide where you will gather in the event of a
disaster: Outside your house and neighborhood in
case of an unexpected disaster, such as an
earthquake or a fire.
In case you are unable to return home, you should
leave the city.
Create a family evacuation plan and discuss what to
do in the event of a disaster or emergency. Think
about how you'll respond to a disaster if a family
member in the military or who is regularly away from
home. Do you know how your family would
communicate in the event of a catastrophe? Adjust
your strategy if someone in your family is disabled or
has special needs.
Don't forget to include your family's pets in your
strategy.
Prepare
A catastrophe supply pack should be put together as
quickly as possible.
Locate a safe spot in your home for each sort of
catastrophe you could encounter. Prepare your home
for an emergency by identifying the best escape
routes from your home. First aid and CPR training is a
must.
Show each member of the household how and where
to turn off the electricity (water, gas, electricity).
List everything you own and have in your home. Learn
how to use a fire extinguisher and where to locate
one for each member of your family
Plan ahead and put it into action
Regularly practice your strategy with your family
(every six months).
Every three months, take a look at your emergency
preparedness pack.
Every three months, replace the saved water and
food.
As changes occur, update any emergency contact
information.