It is important that individuals and families have a disaster plan in place
for any emergency event. The following are suggestions to assist you
in preparing your plan.
Disaster Assumptions:
No one can help you initially.
You may be separated from your family.
Family Disaster Plan (General Concepts)
Determine hazard analysis
Prepare evacuation plans and routes
Have a list of check-in phone numbers
Plan home escape routes
Learn first aid/CPR
Have emergency food and water supply
Keep 2 copies of documents (1 in house, 1 in bank)
Document property with photos/video
Prepare a vehicle
Know how to turn off the gas/electric at the main switch
Prepare Disaster Kits
Bandages
Gauze pads
Tape
Triangular bandages
Bandage roll
Scissors
Tweezers
Needle
Moist Towelettes
Antiseptic
Ipecac
Laxatives
Activated Charcoal
Cotton balls
Isopropyl alcohol
Prescription copies
Eyeglasses
Medications
Powdered milk
Diapers
Thermometer
Tongue Blades
Lubricant
O.C.
Sunscreen
Gloves
Soap
Pins
Analgesic
Antiseptic
Antacid
Med-Alert tags
Personal hygiene products
Antibacterial ointment
Antifungal cream
35-55% DEET
Anti-diarrheal
Steroid cream
Stress Relievers
Disaster Tool/Supply Kit
Mess kit
Portable, battery-powered radios
Batteries
Extra cash/change
Traveler's Checks
Manual can opener
Swiss Army knife
ABC fire extinguishers
NOAA weather radio
Portable generator
Pliers
Crescent wrench
Rock salt
Whistle
Maps
Toilet paper
Garbage Bags
Tarps
Waste containers
rain ponchos
Disinfectant
Household bleach
Duct Tape
Compass
Water-proof matches
Flares
Pencils
Water-proof containers
100 feet of rope
Credit cards/Traveler's checks
Work boots
Sewing kit
Kerosene Heater
Eyedropper
Hammer/nails
Raft
Life preserver
Mosquito netting
Candles
Work gloves
Crowbar
Chain saw
Portable toilet
Shovel
How to create a portable toilet
Bucket with snug cover
Line with 2 plastic bags
Sprinkle waste with bleach and bury
Try to keep only solid waste in the bucket
Latrine: 2' long, 6" wide, 2' deep
Vehicular Preparation
Extra set of car keys
1/2 full tank
Battery-powered radio
Batteries
Flashlight
Blankets
Booster cables
ABC extinguisher
Bottled water
High energy food
Maps
Shovel
Flares
Tire repair kit/pump
Rock salt
Sand
Tow chain
Scraper
Mylar
Ziplock bags
Toilet paper
Gloves
Pocket knife
Traffic triangles
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