Practice earthquake drills — how to find a safe spot and drop, cover and hold on — as a family. Help children memorize contact numbers, and teach them how and when to dial 9-1-1. Practice ...

Know the school’s emergency plan, and keep your kids’ emergency release cards up to date. Designate a person outside your area (at least 100 miles away) as a message contact .

Use this template from Ready.gov to create a family plan that's right for you. ... Make a Family Emergency Plan. ... Whether it's preparedness for floods, earthquakes, hurricanes, ...

Preparing for an emergency is about more than assembling supplies. One of the most important steps is making a plan with your family. You’ll want to communicate with your loved ones so everyone knows ...

Know the school’s emergency plan, and keep your kids’ emergency release cards up to date. Designate a person outside your area (at least 100 miles away) as a message contact .

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These checklists are a good place to start in preparing your family and your house for emergencies including earthquakes, wildfires and flooding. Skip to content All Sections ...