Emergency Preparedness

Be Informed: What to do before, during and after an emergency.

Make a Plan: Your family may not be together when a disaster strikes so it is important to plan in advance: how you will get to a safe place; how you will contact one another; how you will get back together; and what you will do in different situations. Read more about Family Communication during an emergency.

Build a Kit: Build a kit for disasters to be prepared.

American Red Cross
Plan and Prepare

Safe and Well: After a disaster, letting your family and friends know that you are safe and well can bring your loved ones great peace of mind. This website is designed to help make that communication easier.

Save the Children Disaster Checklist for Families:

  • Comfort Items: stuffed animal, doll, pacifier or blanket
  • Personal Hygiene: baby wipes, feminine products, diapers, nursing pads
  • Children’s Activities: books, puzzles, games
  • Infant Nutrition: nursing supplies, formula, pre-packaged baby food
  • Medical needs: infant/child fever reducer, rash ointment
  • Family meet-up: Pick a safe spot to meet if separated such as a local school or library
  • Out-of-towner: A family contact who would not be affected by a local disaster
  • ICE: Cell phones should have “ICE” (In Case of Emergency) programmed into their contacts
  • Text: Text messages can often get through, even when a phone call can’t
  • Contact school or day care: Ensure they know what your child is supposed to do in case of an emergency

STAY INFORMED

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