| Results of emergency situations can be very | | | | face and the types of disasters that may happen. |
| frustrating. This is why it is imperative to take a | | | | This should be discussed to them in a way that |
| few moments to devise an emergency | | | | won't scare them but rather, make them feel |
| preparedness plan to relieve you when there are | | | | prepared and empowered. |
| substantial lifestyle disruptions brought upon by | | | | Aside from these two, each family member |
| emergencies. | | | | should also know how to shut off utility services |
| Important parts of emergency preparedness plan | | | | such as electricity, gas, and water. This should be |
| Your emergency preparedness plan should include | | | | a part of the plan since failure to shut these |
| several important aspects. One of these is to | | | | things off can pose greater danger. |
| select a meeting place when a disaster occurs. In | | | | And lastly, your emergency preparedness plan |
| case of fire, you should make a plan to meet in | | | | should include keeping an emergency |
| front of your home or at the nearest fire exit. | | | | preparedness kit on hand. These kits should |
| And in case of emergency that requires | | | | include batteries, a battery-powered radio, and |
| evacuation, you should meet at a specific place | | | | flashlight. A first aid kit should also be nearby. In |
| outside the neighborhood like a relative's house or | | | | case of injuries, this can be used prior to the |
| the neighborhood's playground. | | | | arrival of a medical team. |
| Another important part is the role that each | | | | Making an emergency preparedness plan will not |
| member of the family should play in an | | | | only prepare you for the possible dangers that an |
| emergency. The children should be well-acquainted | | | | emergency situation may bring but also help save |
| with the kinds of danger that the family may | | | | your life or the life of a loved one. |