Use these guidelines to start preparations before a storm
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Create a family disaster plan
Identify ahead of time where you will go if you’re told to evacuate. The best choice is a friend’s home outside of your area or at one that’s well away from coastal areas.
Other options include a motel or an approved hurricane shelter.
Have local and regional road maps available in the event you must travel unfamiliar roads and keep handy the phone numbers of the places to which you intend to evacuate.
Locate important papers and documents
Have them ready to take with you should you need to evacuate or protect them in plastic storage bags if remaining in your home.
Driver’s licenses, Social Security cards, proof of residence, insurance policies, wills, deeds, birth and marriage certificates, tax records and photos of your home (exterior and interior) should be included.
Meet with your family
Discuss why you need to prepare for a disaster.
Explain the dangers of fire, severe weather and earthquakes to children. Plan to share responsibilities and work together as a team.
Identify ahead of time where you will go if you’re told to evacuate. The best choice is a friend’s home outside of your area or at one that’s well away from coastal areas.
Other options include a motel or an approved hurricane shelter.
Have local and regional road maps available in the event you must travel unfamiliar roads and keep handy the phone numbers of the places to which you intend to evacuate.
Locate important papers and documents
Have them ready to take with you should you need to evacuate or protect them in plastic storage bags if remaining in your home.
Driver’s licenses, Social Security cards, proof of residence, insurance policies, wills, deeds, birth and marriage certificates, tax records and photos of your home (exterior and interior) should be included.
Meet with your family
Discuss why you need to prepare for a disaster.
Explain the dangers of fire, severe weather and earthquakes to children. Plan to share responsibilities and work together as a team.
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