Family Disaster Plan
- Post emergency telephone numbers by phones (fire, police, ambulance,etc.).
- Teach children how and when to call 911 or your local Emergency Medical Services number for emergency help.
- Show each family member how and when to turn off the water, gas and electricity at the main switches.
- Check if you have adequate insurance coverage.
- Teach each family member how to use the fire extinguisher (ABC type), and show them where it’s kept.
- Install smoke detectors on each level of your home, especially near bedrooms.
- Conduct a home hazard hunt.
- Stock emergency supplies and assemble a Disaster Supplies Kit.
- Take a Red Cross first aid and CPR class.
- Determine the best escape routes from your home. Find two ways out of each room.
- Find the safe spots in your home for each type of disaster.
Emergency Contacts
Neighborhood Meeting Place & Phone Number:
Out-of-Neighborhood Meeting Place & Phone Number:
Out-of-Town Meeting Place & Phone Number:
Family Work Phone Numbers:
Nearest Relative Name & Phone Numbers:
Police Department:
Fire Department:
Hospital:
Dial:911
The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Community and Family Preparedness Program and the American Red Cross Community Disaster Education Program are nationwide efforts to help people prepare for disasters of all types. For more information, please contact your local emergency management office and American Red Cross chapter.
FEMA’s Web site: http://www.fema.gov
American Red Cross Web site: http://www.redcross.org
