CrossPointe Emergency & Disaster Preparedness

Prepare Your Household
 

Before disaster strikes

1. Choose a place for your family to meet after a disaster.
2. Choose a person outside the immediate area for family members to contact in case you get separated. This person should live far enough away so he or she won't be involved in the same emergency.
3. Know how to contact your children at their school or daycare, and how to pick them up.
4. Put together an emergency supply kit for your home, car and workplace.
5. Learn first aid and CPR. Have a first aid kit, first aid manual and extra medicine for family members.
6. Learn how to shut off your water, gas and electricity.
7. Keep a small amount of cash available. If the power is out, ATM machines won't work.
8. Conduct earthquake and fire drills every six months
9. Make copies of your vital records and store them in a safe place in another city or state.
10. Make sure all family members agree on an emergency plan.

During an emergency or disaster

1. Listen to your radio or television for official informational and instruments.
2. If you are ordered to evacuate, take your emergency kit with you.
3. Keep calm and take time to think.

After the emergency or disaster is over

1. Use caution in entering damaged buildings and homes.
2. Stay away from damaged electrical wires and wet appliances.
3. Check food and water supplies for contamination.
4. Notify your relatives that you are safe.
5. Don't tie up phone lines, they may be needed for emergency calls.