Emergency Tips

Plan Ahead: Create a family emergency plan. Know your evacuation routes, designate meeting spots, and keep emergency contacts handy.

Build Your Kit: Pack essentials like water (1 gallon/person/day for 3 days), non-perishable food, flashlight, batteries, first aid supplies, medications, and important documents.

Secure Your Home: Anchor heavy furniture, clear flammable materials, and learn how to shut off utilities safely.

Stay Informed: Sign up for local alerts and weather warnings on your phone or radio.

Stay Calm: Panic makes things worse. Focus on following your plan and instructions from authorities.

Floods: Move to higher ground immediately. Never walk or drive through floodwaters—it only takes 6 inches of moving water to knock you down.

Fires: Stay low to avoid smoke, cover your mouth with a cloth, and exit quickly using stairs—not elevators.

Earthquakes: Drop, cover, and hold on. Take shelter under sturdy furniture and stay away from windows and heavy objects.

Listen: Use a battery-powered radio or phone to receive emergency updates and evacuation orders.

Check for Injuries: Provide first aid and seek medical help if needed. Don’t move seriously injured persons unless in immediate danger.

Inspect Your Surroundings: Avoid damaged buildings, downed power lines, and gas leaks. Report hazards to authorities.

Utilities: Only turn utilities back on after inspections and official clearance. If you smell gas, evacuate immediately.

Document Damage: Take photos and notes for insurance claims.

Take Care of Your Mind: Disasters are stressful. Talk to loved ones, seek support, and give yourself time to recover emotionally.

• Always follow official instructions and evacuation orders.
• Keep emergency contacts and important documents accessible.
• Practice your emergency plan at least twice a year.
• Maintain your emergency kit regularly, replacing expired items.
• Help neighbors, especially the elderly or disabled, prepare and stay safe.