Prepared for Emergencies?
Disasters can happen anytime and anywhere.
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1. PLAN: Make an emergency plan ahead of time so you and your family know what to do when an emergency occurs. It is important to practice your plan so everyone can remember what to do when and emergency situation happens. To prepare for different types of emergencies you need to know what your risks are.
Make A Plan - ready.gov
Make A Plan Mobile App - beta.ready.gov
- Include all members of the family.
- Where could you all meet safely?
Family Communications Plan (English version) - Illinois Terrorism Task Force- Family Communications Plan (Spanish version) - Illinois Terrorism Task Force
- Is there someone you could all contact if you were separated? Safe and Well
- When is it best to stay put or leave? Stay or Go - Illinois.gov
- What's a Go Bag? Go Bag List - Illinois.gov
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- Each member of your household should have his or her own Go Bag.
- Go Bags should be easy to carry and sturdy.
- Go Bags should be stored in an easily accessible location.
- Ideally, you should keep a Go Bag at your home, in your car, and at work.
- Go Bags should be prepared for any time of year.
- Go Bags should be updated every six months.
- Each member of your household should have his or her own Go Bag.
2. SUPPLY KIT: Have a kit for your home, vehicles and workplace. Think of things that are relevant to your family's needs.
- Do you have an infant that would require formula and diapers?
- Do you have your necessary medications?
- What about those important documents? Are they stored in a waterproofed container? You may want to keep an extra set of copies at a safety deposit box.
- Do you have pets?
- Disaster Kit
3. Get Training: Learning how to perform CPR and First Aid are important for everyone to learn. Know how to turn off utilities (power, gas, water) to your home.
4. Volunteer: Volunteer in you community and learn how to work side by side with your neighbors. Not only does it feel good, you may learn something new.
- Volunteer Opportunities - Illinois.gov/ready
- Community Emergency Response Teams - FEMA.gov
Other Helpful links:
What Can Kids Do? - ready.gov