| There are so many ways in which a family can | | | | emergency disaster plan and supplies don't forget |
| become prepared for a disaster or emergency | | | | to consider this. Do not forget to have ample |
| situation. In fact because there are so many | | | | medical supplies for every member of the house |
| things to consider it can become overwhelming at | | | | and make sure that these medicines are of both |
| times and many don't know where to begin. So | | | | the standard type of over the counter stuff that |
| here are some of the basics to learn and consider. | | | | everyone will need or use and don't forget to |
| Hopefully these basics will guide you toward more | | | | have enough of the prescription type of |
| advanced steps in your quest to create and | | | | medicines for those in the house that may have a |
| implement a natural disaster emergency | | | | condition. Don't forget all the general hygiene |
| preparedness plan of action. | | | | items and sanitary supplies and make sure that |
| In any situation that may arise a persons | | | | you have at least three days worth of these |
| household should be prepared for any emergency. | | | | items for each person in the home. It is also |
| All the members of the house should be briefed | | | | advisable to have mini versions of your |
| and firmly educated in an emergency | | | | emergency kits in each car in the home as well. |
| preparedness plan of action for the home. Each | | | | Many people think that if a disaster strikes and |
| person should have responsibilities delegated to | | | | they have to evacuate and they all of a sudden |
| them and every once in a while the family should | | | | forget the wallet that they left on the kitchen |
| get together and practice some drills and make | | | | table everything will be alright when the |
| sure that everyone knows what they are | | | | emergency is over. I mean people think "well, hey! |
| supposed to do in an emergency. Remember! | | | | I am an American! Can't you tell? I have lived |
| practice makes perfect. One of the most | | | | here all my life!" And so it goes. But the fact of |
| shocking and reality shattering things that can | | | | the matter is that in one way or another you |
| ever happen to a person or family is having to | | | | might have to be able to identify yourself to |
| evacuate the home in time of emergency. This | | | | someone after a disaster occurs and with no |
| causes the "my life flashing before my eyes" | | | | documentation that might get a bit difficult. |
| syndrome. Many people feel as if they are leaving | | | | Always have copies of personal identification in all |
| their lives behind if they have to evacuate. Well, | | | | of your gear. Keep a copy of your ID in your bug |
| the fact of the matter is that if your don't | | | | out bag and if you don't have one you might |
| evacuate you might very well leave your life | | | | consider getting a safety deposit box at your local |
| behind in a destroyed home. Be prepared to | | | | bank and keeping copies of the family |
| evacuate if necessary. If an evacuation becomes | | | | identification in that box. It is also advisable that if |
| necessary there might be very short notice so | | | | you have someone that you can trust in another |
| you and your family will need to know in advance | | | | locations to have copies of your documentation |
| where and what to take with them if you have | | | | with them as well. What constitutes important |
| to leave. If you have a plan as to which way you | | | | documentation? Drivers license, birth certificates, |
| will go in an evacuate scenario then it is advisable | | | | insurance documents, a marriage certificate and |
| to have a backup plan in case the first one will | | | | or a divorce decree! (OK, bad attempt at humor |
| not work. Always remember that everyone | | | | but I hope you are getting the gist of it!)Be |
| should have the phone numbers of the other | | | | advised that copies of a deed to your home is a |
| family members, and have at least one or two | | | | good idea as well as pictures of family members |
| places that the family can meet if an emergency | | | | so that in the event that someone is not where |
| should arise. Oh! By the way, always make sure | | | | they are supposed to be or they are lost you can |
| there is gas in the family car so that if you have | | | | show authorities a picture of the person that is |
| to bug out you can get there. | | | | missing. This is just a basic outline of what to |
| As with many families in America there is always | | | | have in case of an emergency or disaster. We |
| someone that might have some kind of ailment | | | | live in uncertain times and anything can happen at |
| or condition. When putting together your | | | | anytime. |