U.S. DEPARMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY 
IT TAKES JUST THREE STEPS TO GET READY FOR AN EMERGENCY
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VO: It takes just three steps to get ready for an emergency. Get an emergency supply kit, make a family emergency plan, and be informed about different types of emergencies.

SHOT OF MOTHER WITH HER CHILD USING THE COMPUTER 

VO: First, go to Ready.gov to get a list of everything your emergency kit should countain. 

MOTHER: I'm going to print this out. 

SHOT OF MOTHER GATHERING THE CHECKLIST SHE PRINTED 

MOTHER: Ok, so we have our emergency supply list. 

VO: You probably have a lot of the items on hand already. You'll be able to find the rest in your local store. 

SHOT OF MOTHER SHOPPING WITH HER CHILDREN 

MOTHER: Ok, let's get some granola bars. 

SHOT OF CHILDREN GRABBING GRANOLA BARS

MOTHER: Ok, we need enough for maybe about three days. So why don't we get... You can get a couple different kinds. 

SHOT OF FLASHLIGHTS FOR SALE 

MOTHER: Go, Jordan, grab a flashlight. 

SHOT OF THE FAMILY APPROACHING A DISPLAY OF BATTERIES 

MOTHER: Ah... C batteries we need. 

CAPTION: Basic Emergency Supply Kit:
CAPTION: - One gallon of water per person per day for three days
CAPTION: - Food for your family for three days
CAPTION: - Battery-powered radio
CAPTION: - NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert
CAPTION: - Flashlight 
CAPTION: - Extra batteries
CAPTION: - First Aid kit 
CAPTION: - Unique Family Needs - medicines, infant formula and diapers
CAPTION: - Pet food and water
CAPTION: Download a complete checklist at Ready.gov 

SHOT OF FAMILY PREPARING THEIR EMERGENCY SUPPLY KIT 

MOTHER: We should have enough food for three days - things that don't have to be refrigerated. 

VO: Next, put all items together in a box that you can carry with you, if you need to leave home in an emergency.

MOTHER: And we have lots of vegetables, 'cause I know you don't want to live without your vegetables. 

JORDAN: Yeah, right. 

SHOT OF PARENTS ADDING TO THEIR EMERGENCY SUPPLY KIT

VO: Make sure to include any medications and infant care items that your family needs. 

SHOT OF CHILDREN PLAYING WITH THE FAMILY DOG 

VO: And, if you have a pet, don't forget enough food and water for that member of the family. 

SHOT OF PARENTS WITH THEIR COMPLETED KIT 

MOTHER: Ready? 

SHOT OF PARENTS LIFTING AND STORING THEIR KIT

SHOT OF PARENTS AT DESK WORKING ON THEIR COMMUNICATION PLAN 

FATHER: Who should be our out of state contact?

VO: Your family may not be together when an emergency happens, so it's important to have a communications plan in place. 

FATHER: How about your parents? 

MOTHER: My parents would be perfect, because one of them is always there. 

CAPTION: Basic Family Emergency Plan:
CAPTION: - Contact numbers - local and out-of-state
CAPTION: - Meeting locations - local and out-of-area
CAPTION: - Date of birth, social security number and medical information
CAPTION: - School and workplace emergency plans
CAPTION: Download a template at Ready.gov to get started. 

FATHER: What do you think our neighborhood meeting place should be?

MOTHER: The kids would know the clubhouse.

VO: You should also learn the emergency plans for your workplace and school. 

MOTHER: They take the kids to the high school if they need to evacuate our school.

SHOT OF FAMILY TOGETHER DISCUSSING THEIR EMERGENCY PLAN 

VO: Make sure everyone in your family is familiar with the plan, and has a copy of all the contact numbers.

MOTHER: What this is... It has the information on it for what happens if there is an emergency. 

SHOT OF MOTHER HANDING EMERGENCY CONTACT CARDS TO THE CHILDREN 

MOTHER: Ok, so let's put it somewhere very safe, where it won't get mixed up with your homework; where you'll always know where it is. 

SHOT OF CHILDREN PLACING THEIR CONTACT CARDS IN THEIR BACKPACKS 

SHOT OF MOTHER WITH HER CHILD USING A COMPUTER 

MOTHER: So let's say there was a natural disaster... 

VO: Ready.gov and links to local information will help you learn about the types of emergencies that could affect your area. 

CAPTION: Different Types of Emergencies:
CAPTION: - Floods and Fires
CAPTION: - Hurricanes, Tornados and Earthquakes
CAPTION: - Winter Storms, Thunderstorms, Extreme Heat and Extreme Cold
CAPTION: - Terrorist Threats
CAPTION: Find out more at Ready.gov

VO: The information will help you know what to do in case of any emergency, natural or man made. You'll find everything you need to prepare yourself and your family for an emergency at Ready.gov 

SHOT OF READY.GOV

VO: It's as simple as... 1, 2, 3. 

CAPTION: 1. (Get a Kit)
CAPTION: 2. (Make a Plan)
CAPTION: 3. (Be Informed)