Have Family Disaster Plan
* Start preparing NOW! Don't wait until a disaster or severe weather forcast is in progress
* Plan how to take shelter in your home from severe weather or from hazardous chemical emergencies
* Plan how to evacuate your home in case of a fire or other emergency
* Plan locations where your family members can meet in in an emergency
* Plan for a relative who lives out of the area to act as a point of contact for your family if you become seperated
* Hold family fire exit drills
Have a Family Warning System
* Have a NOAA Emergency Weather Radio to get emergency information
* Have smoke detectors in your home on every level and close to every sleeping area
* Test your smoke detectors monthly
* Change your smoke detector batteries when you change your clock for daylight savings time
* Have a carbon monoxide detecor in your home
Have Emergency Supplies
* Have a kit of supplies to Shelter-In-Place in your home in case of an emergency
* Have a kit of supplies in case you have to evacuate your home
* Have a kit of emergency equipment and supplies in your vehicle
