FAMILY DISASTER PLAN CHECKLIST Where should you begin?
The Family Disaster Plan checklist is designed to guide you through the Preparedness Essentials, Broomfield Hazards, and Home Safety and Security. The following tasks are necessary to complete a comprehensive Family Disaster Plan. You will find tips to complete each task throughout this publication. Preparedness Essentials
Assemble a 72-Hour Preparedness Kit. Include all three components. Home Kit + Go Kit + Car Kit = 72-Hour Preparedness Kit. Assemble a Home Kit. Assemble a Go Kit. Assemble a Car Kit. Assemble a Portable Pet Emergency Supply Kit if needed. Create your Communications Plan. Discuss Early Warning & Information Systems. Add those devices that you do not currently have. Teach family members when and how to use 9-1-1.
Post emergency phone numbers in a prominent place and enter the numbers into your cell phone. Create your Shelter-in-Place Plans. Shelter-in-Place plan for a Hazardous Material Spill. Shelter-in-Place plan for a Tornado. Shelter-in-Place plan for a Winter Storm. Create your Evacuation Plans. Evacuation plan out of your home. Evacuation plan out of your neighborhood. Practice drills and maintain plans. Review every 6 months. Broomfield Hazards Discuss potential hazards. Create hazard specific plans. Home Safety and Security
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Conduct a home hazard check. Complete the home security checklist. Discuss and practice personal safety. Discuss and practice identity theft prevention.
