What should people do to prepare for an emergency?
Families should develop an emergency plan to prepare their home, family, and office in case of a natural disaster or other emergency. Having extra cash, medication, water, clothing, and food can help families be prepared. Other things are to get a kit, make a plan, have a list of family emergency numbers and school contacts, have an emergency meeting place, and stay informed. Agencies such as the American Red Cross and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) have brochures to help you develop a family emergency plan. Your community group or neighborhood association might also want to consider establishing a phone tree or email list to relay important information.
