What should every family prepare for emergencies?

Prepare

• Assemble a disaster supply kit.
• Locate safe places in your home for each type of disaster.
• Determine the best evacuation routes from your home.
• Become trained in first aid and CPR.
• Show each family member how and where to shut off utilities (water, gas, electricity).

What are the survival kit items needed by the family?

Basic Disaster Supplies Kit

• Water (one gallon per person per day for several days, for drinking and sanitation)
• Food (at least a several-day supply of non-perishable food)
• Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert.
• Flashlight.
• First aid kit.
• Extra batteries.
• Whistle (to signal for help)

What are the 3 items you need to have for an emergency plan?

At a minimum, you should have the basic supplies listed below: Water: one gallon per person, per day (3-day supply for evacuation, 2-week supply for home) Food: non-perishable, easy-to-prepare items (3-day supply for evacuation, 2-week supply for home) Flashlight.

What is and should an emergency family plan include?

Discuss where your children will go if they are in school or daycare at the time of the emergency, and make sure they understand where you will intend to be. Your plan should also address the needs and care of pets, family members with special needs, and safely shutting off utilities.

What are the five steps to take in the emergency family plan?

Create a Family Emergency Plan in Five Simple Steps

• Step One: Identify potential emergencies.
• Step Two: Create a communications plan.
• Step Three: Make an evacuation plan.
• Step Four: Create a disaster go-bag.
• Step Five: Practice your plan.

What food lasts longest without refrigeration?

32 Long Shelf Life Foods to Keep In Your Pantry

• Bouillon. magnez2/Getty Images.
• Canned Fruits, Vegetables and Beans. SarapulSar38/Getty Images.
• Corn Starch. Shutterstock/ Michelle Lee Photography.
• Dark Chocolate.
• Dried Beans, Lentils and Legumes.
• Dried Fruits (Raisins, Dried Cranberries and More)
• Dried Pasta.
• Grains.

What should include in a go bag?

Since Go Bag is a Survival Kit, it should have the following contents:

• Survival Gear.
• Bottled Water.
• Ready-to-eat Food.
• Clothes.
• First Aid Kit.
• Cellphone.
• Power bank or Battery-operated Radio.
• Important Documents.

What is the first thing you do in case of emergency?

First Things to Do in Any Emergency Decide whether it is safer to evacuate or shelter-in-place. Once safely evacuated or sheltered-in-place, call for help using 911 and clearly explain what you know about the situation. Provide first aid for any injured people. Move any people who are injured away from further danger.