– Create an emergency kit – Include essentials like water, food, first aid, flashlight, and important documents. –
Stay informed – Monitor weather alerts and warnings through apps, radio, or TV.
– Have a plan – Know evacuation routes, meeting points, and contact numbers for all family members. –
– Secure your home – Board up windows, clear loose objects outside, and shut off utilities if necessary. –
– Stay calm – Panic can cloud judgment, so remain composed and think clearly. –
– Follow evacuation orders – Leave immediately if authorities issue an evacuation warning. –
– Seek shelter – During earthquakes, tornadoes, or storms, find sturdy shelter away from windows. –
– Stay indoors – Don’t venture out during the disaster unless absolutely necessary. –
– Be cautious after – Avoid fallen power lines, damaged structures, and flooded areas when returning. –
Stay connected – Keep a charged phone and backup power source for communication with rescue teams or loved ones.