Ready ResponderLaw Enforcement’s GuidePreparing Your Family for
Emergencies
When Disaster Strikes…Who will take care of YOUR family?
Before you put your vest and badge on each day to save lives in your community…
Pledge to Prepare for emergencies at home by 3 simple steps:
1. Build a Kit
2. Make a Plan
3. Stay InformedJoin the National Preparedness Community for more tips:
www.community.fema.gov
1. Build a Kit Assemble basic supplies
for you, your family & pets for 3 days. Consider the location & size of your kits.
Home
Office
Car
More resources visit:
www.Ready.gov/build-a-kit
“Be Prepared for
Emergencies while Traveling.” 30 sec
(closed captioning)- http://
youtu.be/VDEsfgwGwwY
Build a Kit: Supplies
More resources visit:
www.Ready.gov/build-a-kit
Water, one gallon of water per person per day for at least three days, for drinking and sanitation
Food, at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food
Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert and extra batteries for both
Flashlight and extra batteries
First aid kit
Whistle to signal for help
Dust mask to help filter contaminated air and plastic
Sheeting and duct tape to shelter-in-place
Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic tied for personal sanitation
Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
Manual can opener for food
Local maps
Call phone with chargers, inverter or solar charger, extended life battery
Special considerations: medications, eyeglasses, diapers & formula, games & toys for the kids
Build a Kit: Pet Supplies K-9 Officer’s and pet owners
emergency supply kits
Food & water for 72 hours
Medicine/medical records
Collar with ID tag
Harness or leash
Crate or other pet carrier
Familiar items (toys, treats, & bedding)
Picture of you and your pet for identification purposes
Consider placing a microchip in petMore resources visit: www.Ready.gov/caring-animals
2. Make a Plan Make time with your family to create a family
emergency plan
Out-of-town contacts: designate a family member who lives outside your area to relay information to your family.
School & workplace plans: Understand how your work and children’s school emergency plans will fit into your family plan.
Meeting place: choose two places to meet- one in your neighborhood and one outside your neighborhood.
More resources visit: www.Ready.gov/make-a-plan“The Day Before” PSA 30 sec (closed captioning)-
http://youtu.be/4s7z05G5p4Y
2. Make a Plan: Special Considerations Parents of school-aged children need:
Contact numbers, Facebook & Twitter accounts of your child’s school.
Have your children build their own emergency kit. Include parent’s full names, contact information, and any medical conditions requiring special care for your child.
Schools emergency plans.
Keep a current photo of your child.
Dual responder parents should consider additional planning needs if both parents are deployed to a disaster.
Individuals with access & functional needs and seniors
Develop an emergency plan that addresses each individual’s unique needs.
More resources visit:
www.Ready.gov/make-a-planwww.Ready.gov/kids www.ready.gov/individuals-access-functional-needs
www.ready.gov/seniors
3. Stay Informed Understand what to do before,
during, and after a disaster. Be aware which natural disasters are
more likely to effect your geographic area.
Know local emergency plans, warning systems, local media, radio systems, wireless emergency alerts and other emergency messaging resources.
Your family may not be together during an emergency. Plan how you will communicate with each other: text, social media, out-of-town contact.
More resources visit:www.Ready.gov/be-informed
www.Ready.gov/get-tech-ready
www.Ready.gov/alerts
3. Stay Informed: Evacuation Listen to local officials to know if you need
to evacuate. Plan ahead. Many times evacuations may be immediate.
Things to remember when evacuating:
1. Plan where your family will meet (one local & regional) and how to get to the meeting place.
2. Emergency Supply Kit.
3. Plan driving routes; have maps & alternative routes. Make sure & check public transportation options.
4. Pets (check if shelters will allow pets).
5. Lock your door.
More resources visit:www.ready.gov/evacuating-yourself-and-your-family
http://
www.ready.gov/caring-animals
Learn more about preparing for yourself and your family.
Visit www.ready.gov/responder
Contact your agency [insert agency name] for more information
Pledge to Prepare
“Al Roker- be ready for any weather” PSA 30 sec.
(closed captioning)
http://youtu.be/0ZMr1XtP6BY