FAMILY EMERGENCY PLAN

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1 FAMILY EMERGENCY PLAN BE PREPARED & BE SAFE

2 Would your family be ready in the event of severe weather, fire, or any other home emergency? While no one can predict a disaster, everyone can, and should, be prepared for one by thinking, discussing, and remembering important steps before, during, and after the event. This Family Emergency Plan will help you assess if you re ready in the event of an emergency and provide simple steps to take if you re not. By completing this exercise as a family, you can make sure that everyone, no matter how young or old, has a grasp on what to do, where to go, what to take, and who to call if your home is in danger. CONTENTS CHECKLISTS - How Ready Are You? - Making a Disaster Supply Kit - Yearly Emergency Plan Refresher EVACUATION PLAN - Sample Evacuation Plan - Evacuation Plan Worksheet CRITICAL INFORMATION - Important Documents - Emergency Contacts - Shelter Locations

3 HOW READY ARE YOU? Check off each item that applies to your family We have researched the disasters that affect our area We have an evacuation plan for our house We have an emergency contact list posted in the house and our kids have copies We have emergency contact numbers saved in our mobile phones Everyone in our home knows how to call We know the official emergency plans of our local community Everyone in the family knows the best place to go in the event of all potential emergencies We have notified local emergency personnel that someone with a disability lives in our home We have several copies of important medical information, insurance information, a home inventory checklist, financial information, etc. stored in safe places We know the location of all utility shut-off valves in/around our home We practice our evacuation plan twice a year We have 2 safe meeting places outside of our home and all family members know their locations Every family member knows the location of every safe exit from our home We have identified family and close friends outside of our immediate area in case of evacuation We have fire extinguishers in the home and all family members know of their locations We test our smoke detectors regularly and change batteries twice a year We have prepared a disaster supply kit Evacuation/ Preparedness Musts

4 HOW DISASTER READY SUPPLY ARE YOU? KIT Store the following in a safe, dry, easily accesible place Disaster Supply Kit Essentials Flashlights (at least 1 per family member) Batteries (at least 2 sets for each battery powered device) Multi Tool First Aid Kit Water (recommended 1 gallon daily per person for 3-7 days) Food (non-perishable, packaged or canned) plus tools to open and eat Clothing (seasonal layers including rain gear and sturdy shoes) Tool Kit Blankets and Pillows NOAA weather radio for updates Cash Toiletries (including antibacterial hand sanitizer) Candles and matches Prescription Drugs (5-7 days worth) Lantern Whistle (for signaling rescue workers) Important Documents (insurance, bank account, phone numbers, stored in waterproof container) Pet Supplies and Food Toys and Games

5 EMERGENCY PLAN REFRESHER HOW DISASTER READY SUPPLY ARE YOU? KIT Be sure to review the following at least once a year Evacuation/Preparedness Exercises Inspect Disaster Supply Kit for expired food, etc. Inspect Disaster Supply kit for expired medications Test and inspect smoke detectors Test and inspect carbon monoxide detectors Practice evacuation plan with several scenarios and review meeting places Update emergency contact list (posted and in disaster supply kit) Update important medical information, financial information, in secure location and disaster kit Update Home Inventory Checklist with newly purchased or sold items Update evacuation routes and list of shelters (including those that take animals) Remind out-of-town family members and friends of their role in evacuation process Review location of shut-off valves in home Call your agent with any insurance-related questions

6 FAMILY EMERGENCY PLAN EMERGENCY EVACUATION PLAN HOW DISASTER READY SUPPLY ARE YOU? KIT Regardless of how small or familiar your house may seem, in the event of an emergency it can be very disorienting...especially for children. Every house is different, please use this template as a guide for your own home and remember these simple tips. Using drawings is especially helpful for small children who don t read well. BACKYARD MEETING PLACE * BIG PALM TREE PATIO DOOR Create an evacuation plan for each child s room. With your family, decide on at least 2 outside locations where you will meet after an evacuation. Be sure to choose locations which are obvious and a safe distance away. KITCHEN MOM & DAD S ROOM Safe Area GARAGE LIVING ROOM Safe Area JIMMY S ROOM FRONT DOOR WINDOW Identify safe areas in your home if evacuation is not possible. Choose interior locations without windows. DRIVEWAY Having your kids draw paths on the plan will help them remember in the event of an emergency. FRONT YARD MEETING PLACE * MAILBOX Post your evacuation plan in a highly visible location as well as in each child s room. Include emergency contact information on your evacuation plan Practice your emergency evacuation plan at least once a year using several different scenarios. Block certain exits and practice improvising to ﬁnd safe exits. When practicing, never let children climb out of windows without help from adults Northwest 97th Avenue Miami, Florida 33172

7 HOW DISASTER READY SUPPLY ARE YOU? KIT EMERGENCY EVACUATION PLAN Local Emergency Phone Numbers and Locations: Police: Fire: Ambulance: Family Meeting Place: Other: 2608 Northwest 97th Avenue Miami, Florida Office: Fax:

8 FAMILY PLAN EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS HOW DISASTER READY SUPPLY ARE YOU? KIT HOME: HOME: DAD (cell): (work): MOM (cell): (work): Relative (local): Relative (away): Fam. Friend: Police: Ambulance: Fire: DAD (cell): (work): MOM (cell): (work): Relative (local): Relative (away): Fam. Friend: Police: Ambulance: Fire: EVACUATION INFORMATION Evacuation Route: Closest Shelters: Location of Disaster Kit: Family Meeting Places: Documents: Insurance SS Cards Home Inventory Medical Info Bank Pets

Family Emergency Evacuation Plan

Family Emergency Evacuation Plan Emergency Evacuation Plan Please take time to develop an emergency evacuation plan with your family using this grid as a guide. Here are a few helpful hints when designing