Article - 5 Things that will Make you Better Prepared

5 Simple ideas to Become Better Prepared for a Disaster

1.    Make a family emergency plan

Involve your family in a discussion on emergency preparedness. Discuss your family plan and what to do
during a disaster.

2.    Get or prepare a home emergency kit

Make sure that it has extra clothes, emergency food and water, and first aid supplies.

3.    Gather your important documents

Make sure to get all of your important papers and documents and put the in a watertight container that is
easily accessible in case of emergency.

4.    Choose an out of state contact

Choose a person out of state that you can contact in case of emergency. This person will be able to
coordinate phone calls and let everyone know that you are okay. Let this person know that they are your
out of state contact, so they can expect your phone call.

5.    Put together a car emergency kit

Your car emergency kit should have all of the tools like jumper cables and fuses, but it should also have
food and water. If you live in an area where the weather can get cold, make sure to store a blanket and a
warm jacket.