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 A key part of preparing for emergencies and disasters is knowing what you will do if the need arises.  Once you have your plan, be sure to practice it and know it. 

Household Exit

Determine a designated meeting spot outside the home to gather family members and determine the next step.

 Be sure to have all members of the family including pets in addition to your 3-day kit and any other supplies you think you may need.

Community Evacuation

Plan your destination in advance and determine if you will go to a shelter, a friend’s home or a family home and find out in advance if you are welcome.

Be aware of the local evacuation routes out of town by tuning into the local radio stations, new stations, or websites.  You can also call local government offices for these updates.

Floods? Hurricanes? Hazardous Materials? Tornados? Terrorism? 

Know your local hazards and risks that are more likely to happen in your community. 

In some situations it might be more appropriate to shelter-in-place rather than  evacuate.  

Call your local Emergency Management Agency to learn about the potential hazards in your area and surrounding communitie