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Develop a family communications plan
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Prepare a first aid kit
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Make sure everyone in the family knows the plan
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Practice the plan
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Have enough water for 72 Hours
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Have clothes that are seasonably appropriate
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Identify temporary shelters in your city or town
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Identify media sources that will bring you the information that you need during a disaster
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Gather small containers personal hygiene products
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Always refill medications as soon as you can
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Water/wind proof matches
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Cooking stove
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Buy a generator
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Extra fuel
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Run generator periodically
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Know your children’s school’s plans
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Know your community plans
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Wind up radio
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Evacuate if you are told to
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Have plans for your pets
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Have plans for your livestock
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Learn alternative routes to leave your area
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Always carry extra clothes, blankets and flashlight in your car
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Update your emergency information with family (cell phone number, etc.)
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Name a person outside of your area to contact in case you get separated from the family
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If you have people with special needs in your family, have a plan for them
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Listen and obey authorities
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Pay attention to the local weather updates
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Keep important papers together
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Be aware of what disasters can occur in your location
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Keep your car tuned up and filled with gas in case you need to evacuate
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Learn how to shut off gas and water valves in your house
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Know where the breaker box is in your house
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Learn how to shelter in place
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Know what to do in case of chemical emergencies
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Learn CPR
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Keep your cell phone charged
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Keep at least $50 on hand
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Have one charge card
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Install smoke detectors
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Install CO2 detector
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Practice your plan every four months
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Write down emergency numbers and place them on your refrigerator
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Develop a plan and practice it!!!
