Tornadoes 6: Make a plan Transition Slide and Discussion Discussion: Why is it important to plan ahead? -Ask participants why they believe it is important to plan ahead for a disaster. Slide 7: Types of Plans are three types of preparedness plans that we will be discussing today: Personal (for home or workplace) Family (includes everyone in your household) Workplace (educate your coworkers on disaster preparedness) Slide 8: How to Create a Plan Discussion: What should be included in your plan? -Ask participants what they think should be included in their preparedness plans. -Issues and items to consider include: Plan to survive on your own for at least 72 hours Know your evacuation routes- with local law enforcement in your area about possible evacuation routes and practice evacuating with family, neighbors and caregivers. Create a personal support network-Include caregivers, family, friends and neighbors you can rely on in an emergency. Plan for services to be unavailable-If the power goes out, services that you are used to using on a daily basis may not be available. Be sure to have an alternative plan in place to address your needs in an emergency situation. Identify your contact”-If possible, identify someone inside your area and outside “family the area. Inventory home possessions-Update your inventory every six months to once a year. Copy important documents- Include passports, identification cards, passwords for accounts (be sure to keep in a safe place that is only accessible to you).
Tornadoes 6: Make a plan Transition Slide and Discussion Discussion: Why is it important to plan ahead? -Ask participants why they believe it is important to plan ahead for a disaster. Slide 7: Types of Plans are three types of preparedness plans that we will be discussing today: Personal (for home or workplace) Family (includes everyone in your household) Workplace (educate your coworkers on disaster preparedness) Slide 8: How to Create a Plan Discussion: What should be included in your plan? -Ask participants what they think should be included in their preparedness plans. -Issues and items to consider include: Plan to survive on your own for at least 72 hours Know your evacuation routes- with local law enforcement in your area about possible evacuation routes and practice evacuating with family, neighbors and caregivers. Create a personal support network-Include caregivers, family, friends and neighbors you can rely on in an emergency. Plan for services to be unavailable-If the power goes out, services that you are used to using on a daily basis may not be available. Be sure to have an alternative plan in place to address your needs in an emergency situation. Identify your “family contact”-If possible, identify someone inside your area and outside the area. Inventory home possessions-Update your inventory every six months to once a year. Copy important documents- Include passports, identification cards, passwords for accounts (be sure to keep in a safe place that is only accessible to you).
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