- Create an emergency
communications plan by, choosing an out-of-town friend of
family member your household will call to check on the
well-being of your family. Your selected contact should
live far enough away that they will probably not be affected
by the event.
- Assemble a disaster
supplies kit by, including special need items for household
members such as, babies, the elderly and people with
disabilities. Also be sure to include a first aid kit
and a change of clothing for each family member.
- Establish a meeting
place by, choosing a meeting place for your family should you
have to evacuate your home.
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Check
on your Childs school emergency plan. Know if they will
release your child to a designated person or if they will keep
your child at school in their designated safe place. Ask
what kind of authorization is needed to release your child to
someone else but you.
If a
Terrorist Attack occurs, remain calm, follow orders from local
emergency officials, listen to radio or television news for
updates and instructions, check yourself and household members for
injuries, shut off damaged utilities, secure your pets, contact
your emergency contact and if possible, check on your neighbors.
If you are
ordered to evacuate, wear long sleeved shirts, long pants and
sturdy shoes. Take your supplies kit and pets with you.
REMEMBER, pets are NOT permitted in public shelters so have
arrangements made in advance for housing your pets. Lock and
secure your home. Contact your emergency contact and inform
them of your new location. Shut off all utilities before
leaving. It is not recommended for children to watch news
reports if the reports show pictures. It may be frightening
to children. Persons in contact with biological or chemical
agents may need to go through a decontamination procedure and or
receive immediate medical attention. For more information on
first aid and AED/CPR classes, contact your local American Red
Cross chapter located in your telephone directory or by visiting, www.redcross.org
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