Emergency situations often catch people off guard. A good way to stay safe in an emergency is to know what to do ahead of time. Here are five steps you can take now to make sure you, your family, and your co-workers are prepared to handle any emergency.
- After you read this Emergency Information Guide, please share it with your family or co-workers. Then display it where you can find it quickly when you need it.
- Keep the following items together in a safe, easy-to-get-to place:
- Emergency cash
- Important papers
- First-aid kit
- Extra Keys
- Prescription medicines
- Checkbook
- Debit cards
- Portable radio
- Extra batteries
- Flashlight
- Pet supplies
- Credit cards
- Personal identification
- Potassium Iodide (KI) if obtained in advance
- Make a list of personal instructions that you, your family, or co-workers will need to follow in an emergency. Keep a list of supplies you may need with the instructions. Include on your supply list the items in step 2 above and the evacuation supplies listed on page 5 of the EP guide (also listed farther down in this website).
- Keep your vehicle in good running order. Fill your gas tank whenever it gets below half. If you do not have a car or do not have someone to drive you in an emergency, fill out a Functional needs form. Mail that card right away. You do not need a stamp.
- If you know people who have functional needs, make sure they mail in a Functional Needs card. This may include anyone with vision or hearing impairments, physical or mental disabilities, or someone who has no means of transportation. Please help them fill out the Functional Needs card and return it right away. We have an emergency team ready to help people reach safety. If you know someone who is vision impaired or has difficulty reading, please assist them with the information in this guide. Help display it in a visible location if others need it to assist the person with functional needs.