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Emergencies can happen when you least expect them — from house fires to severe weather. Having a home emergency plan helps keep your family safe and gives everyone clear steps to follow if disaster strikes. Here’s how to create a simple, effective plan for your home.
1. Know Your Risks
Start by thinking about the emergencies most likely to happen where you live. Are you in an area with wildfires, hurricanes, floods, or earthquakes? Knowing your risks helps you plan better.
2. Create Escape Routes
Every room should have at least two ways out — usually a door and a window. Walk through your home and plan escape routes. Make sure hallways are clear, and everyone in your home knows how to get out quickly.
3. Choose Meeting Places
Pick two meeting spots: one right outside your home (like a neighbor’s driveway) and another outside your neighborhood, in case you can’t return home.
4. Build an Emergency Kit
Your kit should include:
- Water and food for 3 days
- Flashlights and batteries
- First aid supplies
- Medications
- Important papers (like IDs and insurance)
- Cash and phone chargers
Keep your kit in a spot everyone can reach easily.
5. Stay Informed
Sign up for local alerts on your phone, and have a battery-powered radio in your emergency kit to stay up to date during power outages.
Having a home emergency plan gives you peace of mind. It’s a simple step that makes a big difference — for your family’s safety and your home’s protection.
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