Stay In Touch: Get In Touch When Disaster Happens
Part of a series on Hurricane Preparedness in Texas
Release Date: April 25, 2006
Release Number: 1606-200
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AUSTIN, Texas -- Here are some hurricane preparedness tips for families:
Tips on how to get in touch with each other if you're separated during a disaster:
- As a family, decide on a friend or relative that each person in your family will call, e-mail or contact in the event you are separated during a disaster. Consider choosing a person who lives in another town or state that won't be affected by the same disaster.
- Tell each family member to call that person and let them know your situation.
- If cell phones are not working, try using a land-line phone at a neighbor's or friend's house, or a public telephone. Have coins or a prepaid phone card ready to use.
Tips for a call list so you can keep in contact
- Keep contact numbers and meeting place(s) taped to the inside of binders, notebooks, book bags, wallets or purses. Your emergency plan should include all the phone numbers you might need.
- If you have trouble getting through on the phone during an emergency, keep trying.
- Write the lists in waterproof ink so they won't smear.
Tips for what to do if you are at school during a disaster
- Ask your parents to talk to your teacher or school principal about the school's emergency plan.
- The most important things you can do if an emergency happens while you are at school are to stay calm and listen to your teachers or principal.
For more information, visit www.fema.gov/kids.
FEMA manages federal response and recovery efforts following any national incident. FEMA also initiates mitigation activities, works with state and local emergency managers, and manages the National Flood Insurance Program. FEMA became part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security on March 1, 2003.
Last Modified: Tuesday, 16-May-2006 08:57:54