Hope Depot came up with guidelines for you and your family to develop an emergency plan before the storm hits:
-Keep your family safe and informed by designating meeting places for you family if separated, like a local church or school. Choose and out-of-state friend as a “check-in contact.” Write down important contact numbers on a family emergency contact card. Make sure each member of your family knows the locations and contact information.
-Appoint an adult family member to learn how and when to turn off electricity, gas and water.
-Know the nearest shelter and evacuation routes.
-Be sure to include how you will care for your pets in your family disaster plan.
Gather the supplies that you may need during and after a storm. Include plenty of water, non-perishable food, a first aid kit, portable radio, flashlight and extra batteries, and medications.
-Make certain that everything you need is readily available for you to grab in an emergency.
Find a safe place to move your vehicle and/or boat.
Clean bathtubs and fill with water in case water lines are damaged. Use water for cleaning only.
-Check your insurance policy to see if it provides adequate coverage for damage caused by floods and high winds.
-Store all your valuables and important records in a waterproof container and in a safe place.
* We take no responsibility for errors or damages resulting from information you find in this recommended plan.
For Added Safety Tips, News and Disaster Relief
Visit the American Red Cross website at http://www.redcross.org or http://www.ready.gov. You can also contact your local Emergency Management office or local American Red Cross chapter.
BE PREPARED!!
Kristen Rabell and Rebeca Johnson
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