C |
Create a family communication plan so you can get in touch with family members. Give copies of contact information and meeting locations to everyone in your family |
O |
Options are available: telephones, cell phones and e-mail are all great ways to get in touch with family members. |
M |
Make sure you know the emergency plan at your child's school. |
M |
Make a decision about where you will meet in case you can't get home during an emergency. |
U |
Understand that it may take time to get through to everyone. Try to be patient. |
N |
Needs of your pets should be kept in mind. Keep a pet carrier for easy transport. |
I |
Inform yourself. Watch news broadcasts, read online news updates or listen to a battery-operated radio for official guidance during an emergency, but also prepare in advance. |
C |
Copies of your emergency plan should be in your emergency supply kit in case you need to leave in a hurry. |
A |
Ask kids to discuss their concerns and feelings. Do they understand the family plan? |
T |
Take the kids to visit the "meeting spots" so that they are familiar and feel comfortable finding them on their own if necessary. |
E |
Emergencies take many forms. Categorize different types of emergencies and discuss the level of concern related to each and how that is reflected in your family plan. |