## Elements of an Emergency Preparedness Plan
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- Rodey Rogers, American Red Cross
- Five aspects of a family disaster plan
1. Talk about the hazards you may experience
- flooding
- Fire
- Earthquake
- Hazmat accidents
- severe winter weather
1. Preparation and training
- Shut off gas, water, electricity
- Use a fire extinguisher
- Practice where to meet
- Carry a card with address and phone number of someone to call as central contact
1. Supply kit (see [[#3. Assembling an Emergency Preparedness Kit]])
- Water
- Radio
- Batteries
- Ready-to-eat food
- Review checklist in Red Cross brochure
1. Review plan with family
- Post emergency contacts on fridge
- Review supply kits with family
2. Test plan
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