Household Emergency Plan
• Meet with household members to discuss emergencies such as
fire, severe weather, chemical hazards
• Learn how to respond to different hazards
• Plan two escape routes
• Identify safe locations in your home for each hazard
• Discuss what to do for power outages
• Discuss what to do for personal injuries
• Post emergency telephone numbers near the telephones
• Teach children when to call 9-1-1
• Instruct household members to turn on the radio for emergency
information
• Select contacts if household members are separated during
an emergency (contacts should include one out-of-state person
and one local person)
• Pick two emergency meeting places
a place near your home in case of a fire
a place outside your neighborhood in case you cannot return
home after a disaster
• Keep important records in a water and fire-proof container
Disaster Supplies Kit
• Three-day Water Supply: one gallon per person per day
• Water should be stored in sealed, unbreakable containers.
• Rotate the water supply every six months.
• Three-day supply of non-perishable food
• Powdered milk
• High energy foods – peanut butter, granola bars
• Sugar, salt, pepper
• Baby food and formula
• A complete change of clothing
• Outer wear/rain gear/hats/gloves
• Sturdy shoes/boots
• Thermal underwear
• Blankets or sleeping bags
• Can opener – non-electric
• A battery-powered radio
• Flashlights
• Supply of extra batteries
• Paper plates, cups, plastic utensils
• Paper towels
• Trash bags
• Matches in waterproof container
• Detergent
• Bandages
• Anti-bacterial ointment
• Scissors, tweezers, needles, safety pins
• Thermometer
• OTC Medications – aspirin, allergy/cold medication
• Anti-bacterial towelettes, hand gel, soap
• Prescription medications
• Extra eyeglasses
• Diapers, as appropriate
• Feminine hygiene products
Medical information
Identification documents
Insurance, bank and credit card information
Cash – small denominations
An extra set of car keys
• Food & Water
• Medical records & photo in a water tight bag
• Medications
• Leash, blanket, toys, ID tags
• Crate, cage or carrier for each pet if there is a need to evacuate
• Garbage bags for waste cleanup
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