Information adapted from ready.gov
For day 1 of Severe Weather Preparedness Week, we will be talking about how to have a plan and how to receive weather information. When it comes to making a plan, it is important to consider all of the following information:
Step 1: Start your plan by discussing the following questions with your family:
- How will I receive emergency alerts and warnings?
- What is my shelter plan?
- What is my evacuation route?
- What is my family/household communication plan?
- Do I need to update my emergency preparedness kit?
Step 2: Consider specific needs in your household. Think about some of the following factors:
- Dietary needs
- Different ages of household members
- Pets or service animals
- Medical needs including prescriptions and equipment
- Disabilities or access/functional needs including devices and equipment
- Responsibilities assisting others
- Childcare
Step 3: With the information above, create your family emergency plan. Using this link, you can fill out a family emergency communication plan free of charge. Once complete, make sure that you and your family members have both a physical and digital copy of the form. For a simple printable copy of this information, you can also visit here!
Step 4: Practice your plan with your family/household.
Other useful resources:
