It is imperative that you and your family take the time to review emergency plans, restock your kits, and assess the needs of your home. To ensure families are JaxReady, the City of Jacksonville produces an annual Emergency Preparedness Guide. It includes important information, tips, checklists, and step-by-step instructions for what to do before, during, and after a storm.
In an emergency, every second counts. Planning what to do before a disaster strikes provides the best protection for you and your family.
The 2019-2020 Emergency Preparedness Guide is your one-stop resource to help you and your family stay safe in a storm, fire, flood, tornado, or hurricane. This guide offers information regarding what to do before, during, and after an emergency situation.
Plan ahead and don’t be caught unaware. Know the hazards, make a disaster plan with your family, and assemble an emergency supply kit. Take time now to learn more about designated shelters and identify your best sources for up-to-date emergency information. Prior to hurricane season, develop or update your Family Emergency Plan. Hold a meeting with your family to discuss what you will do in an emergency.
Ask the following questions:
WHAT IS YOUR ESCAPE PLAN? When planning for hurricanes understand your evacuation zone and establish an evacuation route.
DO YOU HAVE AN EMERGENCY SUPPLY KIT? The kit should have enough supplies to last three days for every person in your family, including a plan for yearly maintenance.
WHERE WILL YOU MEET? Your family should have a set meeting location in the event that you become separated. Also consider where you would meet if you evacuate.
HOW YOU WILL COMMUNICATE WITH YOUR FAMILY IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY? You cannot always count on your cell phone to work, especially if towers are down.
WHO IS YOUR OUT OF TOWN CONTACT? Pick someone that each of your family members can contact to check-in with and report their statuses.
DO YOU HAVE A PLAN FOR YOUR ENTIRE HOUSEHOLD? This includes children, pets, and individuals needing additional assistance.
DID YOU SHARE YOUR PLAN? Your Family Emergency Plan should be shared with friends, co-workers, and out of town family members. Encourage them to develop Emergency Plans of their own. Disasters can affect everyone in the community!
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