While emergencies cannot be anticipated, you can be better prepared to react by taking the following steps:
- Becoming aware of evacuation routes and special hazards in your area.
- Discussing emergency situations and possible contingencies with your family and friends, including planned locations and phone numbers for contacting others.
- Developing a personal or family emergency preparedness plan. Useful information can be found at www.ready.gov.
- Creating an emergency supply kit for various scenarios such as evacuations or extended confinements at home. Useful information can be found at www.ready.gov.
