EVACUATION INFORMATION

• Wear long sleeved shirts, long pants, and sturdy shoes/boots
• Take your disaster supply kit and plan
• Take medications with you
• Account for all family members
• Take your pets with you
• Lock your home
• Use travel routes specified by authorities
• Stay away from downed power lines

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS TIPS

• Keep car gas tank filled (gas pumps may not work if a power failure occurs)
• Maintain car in good working order
• Have some cash (ATM machines may not work if power failure occurs)
• Have a smaller emergency supply kit in car
• Teach family members how to use ABC fire extinguisher
• Teach family members how to shut off utilities
• Locate the electric, gas and water shut off valves
• Keep necessary tools near gas and water shut off valves
• Make available written directions on each utility
• If you turn the gas off, a professional must turn it back on. Do not attempt to do this yourself
• Have family members attend CPR/First Aid courses
• Review insurance coverage, home and personal (photo inventory)
• Every 6 months, check expiration dates of your supplies
• Replace any expired medications, food, or batteries
• Replace water every 6 months
• Replace clothing to appropriate size
• Test all smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in home
• Check all fire extinguishers annually
• Place supplies in easy to carry containers, preferably waterproof, such as plastic totes, equipment bags, large duffel bags, or luggage
• Store emergency kit(s) off the floor, in a cool dry area, and away from overhead pluming

REMEMBER

• Be aware of your surroundings
• Report suspicious activity (call 911 as soon as possible)
• Remain calm
• Be prepared
• Be patient
• Follow instructions
• Think before you act
• Organize your plan
• Practice your plan