Family Disaster

Family Disaster Plan and Personal Survival Guide

Fill in the blanks, and keep it posted in your home.

Preparation

Family Meetings: At least once a year have a meeting with your family to discuss and update your plan. Determine what training, equipment and supplies are needed. Occasional drills will assure quick reaction and avoid injury and panic in an emergency situation. Share your plans with your relatives, friends, neighbors and co-workers.

Training

1. Check your home to see that heavy items are secured to the wall, cabinet doors are secured, and that the chance for glass and other objects to fall on someone is minimized.
2. Attend Red Cross or other training programs to learn first aid and CPR.
   Persons Trained: __________________________ Dates: __________
3. Learn how and where to shut off utilities.
   Location of gas valve: ______________________________________
   Location of wrench: _______________________________________
   Location of main water valve: ________________________________
   Location of main circuit breaker: ______________________________
   Location of other utilities: ____________________________________
   
4. Draw a plan of your home showing the location of:
   • Exit windows and doors
   • Utility cut-offs
   • First Aid kit
   • Emergency supplies (i.e.Food, clothing, tools, etc.)
   • Flashlights with extra batteries.
   Be sure everyone in your home is familiar with the list. Show it to caretakers, household guests, etc. They could use it or show it to someone in the event of an emergency.
5. Set up alternate places to meet around the house:
   Outside: ___________________________________________
   Inside: ____________________________________________
   
6. Set up alternate reunion locations when family is not at home (e.g. home, Red Cross shelter, neighbors, relatives, park, school, church):_______________________________________________
   
7. List name and telephone number of persons outside the area for family members to call to report location and condition:
   _______________________________________________
8. Be aware of your surroundings and where possible, locate emergency exits and find out the disaster plan of areas you may frequent:
   • Shopping Mall
   • Grocery Store
   • Church
   • Workplace
   • Apartment Complex
9. List where emergency supplies and equipment are stored:
   Portable Radio: ___________________________________________
   Flashlight/Batteries: _________________________________________
   Water and Food: __________________________________________
   Sanitation Supplies: _________________________________________
   Fire Extinguisher: __________________________________________
   Tools: ___________________________________________________
   Blankets: ________________________________________________
   Cooking Equipment: ________________________________________
   Special Equipment: ________________________________________
   Prescription Glasses: _______________________________________
   Medications: _____________________________________________
   Complete set of Clothes, Shoes, and Gloves: _____________________
   

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