• Meet with your family and discuss why you need to be prepared
• Pick two places to meet
• Post emergency telephone numbers by phones (fire, police, ambulance, utility company, etc.)
• Teach children when to call 9-1-1
• Stock emergency supplies and assemble a Disaster Kit

Prepared Your Home and Family
American Red Cross Link
(This link takes you to the National Red Cross Site)

There are six basics you should stock for your home: water, food, first aid supplies, clothing and bedding, tools, emergency supplies, and special items. Keep the items that you would most likely need during an evacuation in an easy-to carry container. Possible containers include a large, covered trash container, a camping backpack, or a duffle bag.