With the increase of catastrophic weather, it is a great time to prepare your home emergency plan.

To decide on an Emergency Plan, answer these questions and write them down.

Where I live, do I get lots of rain or snow?

If the power goes out, how will I get communication on what to do?

To decide on an Emergency Plan, answer these questions and write them down.

When do the roads get impassable in my area? Is it during the winter or during hurricane season?

What if my house was flooded or fire? Where would I go if I can't say home?

To decide on an Emergency Plan, answer these questions and write them down.

What if there was a hurricane, tornado or tsunami?

And, what if there was a fire in our home?

If I need to evacuate from the area, what roads should I use? What will I need for my car?

Next, write down the possible scenarios that would affect your household and neighborhood.

What do those scenarios have in common? Make a checklist of to do tasks, and supplies needed which will work for these scenarios.

Keep it in a safe place and share it with family members.

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