Preparing for Disaster
The most important thing about being weatherwise is knowing what to do when (not if) disaster strikes. The core message of the Individual and Family Protection Program is the Family Disaster Plan -- four steps you can take to prepare for any type of disaster.
Step 1. Find out what types of disasters are most likely to occur in your community and how to prepare for them.
Step 2. Hold a family meeting. Families should get together to talk about the steps they'll take to be ready when disaster happens in their community.
Step 3. Take action. Each family member, regardless of age, can be responsible for helping the family be prepared. Activities can include posting emergency telephone numbers, installing smoke detectors, determining escape routes, assembling disaster supply kits and taking first aid or CPR courses.
Step 4. Practice and maintain the plan. The final step emphasizes the need to practice the plan on a regular basis so your family members will remember what to do when disaster strikes.