Plan for pets. Pets aren't allowed in shelters due to health regulations. If left behind, stressed pets can damage your house, and their safety is at stake too. Assemble supplies in case the electricity goes off. Assemble supplies for a possible evacuation.
Family Discuss what to do in case of a flood.
Plan and practice an evacuation route. If family members get separated during an evacuation, each should get in touch with that contact. Make sure everyone has the contact's phone numbers. Discuss safe emergency procedures. Teach adults and older children where electric fuse boxes, water service mains and natural gas mains are and how to turn them off if necessary.