If you are instructed to leave your home, lock doors and windows, make sure that appliances are turned off, and take essential items with you. Test your children's knowledge of the plan every six months. Conduct fire and emergency evacuation drills. Replace stored water every 3 months and stored food every 6 months. Test your smoke detectors monthly and change the batteries once a year.
Natural disasters can strike anywhere and at any time.
You can help your family prepare for a potential disaster. All family members need to learn what to do and where to go if they must evacuate the house, office or school. A family preparedness plan is simple to develop. It can save your family's lives. This page maintained by Jean Miller , Extension Secretary.