Preparedness

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Make sure your first aid kit has the essentials and is customized for your family’s medical needs.

Keep a three day supply of food and water for each member of your family in your emergency kit. Stock non-perishable items that you eat regularly and are easy-to-prepare.

Be prepared for spring storms! Know where you can take shelter. Make sure to bring a working flashlight and radio and that you have extra batteries in case of a power outage.

Three easy, must-do steps to keep kids safe from emergencies at school.

Do you know the different between a severe weather watch and warning? Be informed--know your weather alerts.

When temperatures drop, know how to avoid, spot, and treat symptoms of frostbite & hypothermia.

Know what to do when there is flooding in your area. Be prepared to react when floods are perdicted, and know how to stay safe and healthy after flooding occurs.

Microchip your pets! A microchip could help you reconnect with your pets if you become separated during an emergency.

Remember your pets in your emergency plan. Include food and water for them in your emergency kit and identify pet friendly shelters in your area.

Keep important documents in your emergency kit. It may be important to have these documents safe and easy to access after a disaster occurs.

Form a support network with older adults in your life. Check on elderly neighbors after a disaster and talk to older adults in your family about their emergency preparedness plan.

During an emergency a text message may be delivered when phone calls cannot go be made. Teach your family and friends to text before a disaster occurs.

Include comfort items for kids in your emergency kit. A familiar toy or game can help kids cope with the fear and stress of a disaster.

Form a support network with friends and family. Talk about special medical and physical needs you or people in your support network may have during an emergency.

Include medication and medical supplies in your emergency kit that can been used if you have to evacuate or shelter in place.