Emergency Preparedness

Map Branches

• Fire
  • Carbon monoxide detector
    • One on every level of the house and outside each bedroom (need 6)
  • Smoke detector
    • One on every level of the house and outside each bedroom (need 6)
  • Test detectors once a month
  • Make sure everyone knows fire escape plan
    • Call 9-1-1
    • Never touch warm doors or handles
    • Go to the pre-designated outside meeting place before calling for help
    • If smoke, heat, or flames block your exit, stay in room with doors closed and place a wet towel under the door
    • Open window if stuck in a room and wave a brightly colored cloth or flashlight to signal for help
• Power Outage
  • Water
  • First aid kit
• Tornadoes
  • During storm, listen to local news
  • Know community's warning system
  • Go to basement safe room
  • Remove damaged limbs from trees
• Flood
  • Water - at least a 3-day supply, one gallon per person per day
  • Food - at least a 3-day supply of non-perishable, easy to prepare food
  • Flashlight
  • Battery-powered or hand-crank radio
  • Extra batteries
  • First aid kit
  • Medications
  • Multi-purpose tool
  • Copies of personal documents
  • Cell phone and charges
  • Family and emergency contact information
  • Extra cash
  • Emergency blanket
  • Map
  • Pet supplies
  • Tools/supplies for securing house
  • Extra set of car keys and house keys
  • Extra clothing, hat and shoes
  • Rain gear
  • Insect repellent and sunscreen
  • Camera for photos of damage

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