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There are several basic steps everyone can take to help remain safe during a disaster or other emergency.  These steps include:  

 

Assemble an Emergency Preparedness Kit: Kits should contain a first aid kit and essential medications, foods that don’t require cooking or refrigeration and manual can opener, bottled water, flashlights and a battery-powered radio with extra batteries, copies of important documents and other emergency items for the whole family. Download the Be Red Cross Ready information sheet for more specific information on building a kit.  Listen to the "Get a Kit" episode of the "Be Red Cross Ready" Podcast.

 

Make a Plan: Plan what to do in case you are seperated from your family or household members during an emergency.  Plan what to do if you have to evacuate.  Choose an out-of-area emergency contact person.  It may be easier to text or call long distance if local phone lines are overloaded or out of service.  Everyone should carry emergency contact information with them or have it programmed into their cell phones.  Listen to the "Make a Plan" episode of the "Be Red Cross Ready" Podcast.

 

Be Informed:  Be aware of local weather conditions and flood prone areas.  If you are told to evacuate, follow those instructions.  If you need evacuation assistance, please register with 3-1-1.  Listen to the "Stay Informed" episode of the "Be Red Cross Ready" Podcast.

 

Information Sheets

 

Please note that the PDF files below require Adobe Reader and should be printed on legal size paper

(8.5” x 14”). Download Adobe Reader for free here.

 

 Be Red Cross Ready (General Preparedness):  

 (English  | Spanish | Vietnamese)

 Hurricane Safety:  

 (English  | Spanish  | Vietnamese)

 Returning Home after a Hurricane or Flood:  

 (English | Spanish  | Vietnamese)

 Thunderstorm Safety Checklist:

 (English  | Spanish  | Vietnamese)

 Tornado Safety:  

 (English  | Spanish  | Vietnamese)

Power Outage Checklist:  

 (English  | Spanish | Vietnamese)

 Helping Children Understand Disasters with Sesame Street 

 (English)

 Pet Safety:  

 (English  | Spanish  | Vietnamese)

 Oil Spill Checklist:  

 (English  | Spanish  | Vietnamese)

 Hurricanes and the Oil Spill in the Gulf:  

 (English  | Spanish  | Vietnamese)

Pool & Hot Tub Maintenance and Safety:

 (English  | Spanish)

   Mardi Gras Safety (from the National Safety Council):  

 (English)

 Home Pool Safety:  

 (English)

 

For more information on preparedness please visit Preparedness Fast Facts.  Additionally, you can view the Be Red Cross Ready online presentation.

 

Take this quiz and see just how ready you are.

 

What is "Shelter-in-Place"?

"Shelter-in-place" means to take immediate shelter where you are—at home, work, school, or in between. It is important to listen to TV or radio to understand whether the authorities wish you to merely remain indoors or to take additional steps to protect yourself and your family.

 

Choose a room in advance for your shelter. The best room is one with as few windows and doors as possible. A large room, preferably with a water supply, is desirable—something like a master bedroom that is connected to a bathroom.

 

  

What to do when an evacuation is ordered:

If you need to evacuate:

  1. Wear appropriate clothing and sturdy shoes
  2. Take your disaster supply kit
  3. Lock your home
  4. Use evacuation routes designated by local officials.

 

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