Here are links to great resources, forms and lists to experts and sites that have the critical information that can help you be prepared. \u00a0You can use the \u00a0FIVE STEPS as a guideline or what ever source you like. \u00a0We believe that options are important and these resources are here to help you customize your plan for you, your family or your community.<\/p>\n

\u00a0Build An Emergency Plan Overview<\/h2>\n

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KnoWhat2Do has a full guide available. <\/strong>For over all planning this is the best one designed for the North Texas region- KnoWhat2Do_Guide<\/a>\u00a0 We prefer\u00a0the hard copy of it and keep several copies available. Copies are available at Prep2Bless and you can\u00a0order free copies from the website \u00a0or download it now. \u00a0The site is worth a visit KnoWhat2Do.com.<\/p>\n

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Wiki-how has a great guide on<\/strong> ‘How to build an emergency kit<\/a>“<\/strong><\/span>. \u00a0This is in a narrative style and helps you understand your needs and assess what you will need. \u00a0They even have a\u00a0simple video\u00a0<\/a>to explain it. \u00a0The same site has other videos to help you cope with emergencies and learn step-by step procedures.<\/p>\n

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Here are links to sites that are more creative and interactive<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/a>\u00a0Loving this interactive “Build a Kit”<\/strong>\u00a0site at\u00a072hours.org<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0from San Francisco Emergency Department. They also have a 12 page booklet that is more focused for West Coast but is still a good guide.77_72HourEmergencyBrochure_Eng_0112<\/a><\/p>\n

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<\/a>To build a 7 day plan gradually<\/strong>\u00a0– here is a\u00a024 week plan from Alaska<\/a>\u00a0that breaks things into a weekly shopping list. This can be compressed into less time or even 24 days.<\/p>\n

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\u00a0The<\/strong>\u00a0Red Cross Ready Checklist suggests the following to be prepared:<\/b><\/p>\n

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• I know what emergencies or disasters are most likely to occur in my community.<\/li>\n
• I have a family disaster plan and have practiced it.<\/li>\n
• I have an emergency preparedness kit.<\/li>\n
• At least one member of my household is trained in first aid and CPR\/AED.<\/li>\n
• I have taken action to help my community prepare.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n

  Here is the Red Cross\u00a0one page summary<\/a>\u00a0which is a solid overview. By the way. . check our the\u00a0Red Cross Mobile Apps<\/a>, we love them.<\/p>\n

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  1. Fa<\/strong>mily Emergency Plan\u00a0and Family Kit\u2013<\/strong><\/h3>\n

  Ready.gov<\/a>\u00a0has a great fill-in form to start your Family Emergency Plan and the site has a list of suggested supplies for a Family Emergency Kit.<\/p>\n

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  2. 72 Hour Kit or 3-7 Days of Provision<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 <\/span><\/p>\n

  Would you have enough water, food, medicine and cash for your family’s needs? \u00a0This is what is contained in a “Go Bag”. Basic rule is one gallon of water person, 3 meals plus snacks for each person for 3 days (that do not require cooking), medicine is important and you need to have enough to last a week, finally having a cash reserve is important especially if banks were closed. \u00a0As mentioned on the Get Started page here are links to several sites that have lists to build your 72 hour Kit:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  the links for Building an Emergency Kit from the experts:<\/p>\n

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  • This is the official FEMA<\/strong> Homeland Security suggested list\u00a0<\/span>Ready.gov<\/a><\/li>\n
  • Red Cross\u00a0<\/strong>has a nice guide for a \u00a0<\/span>Family Kit.<\/a>\u00a0 We suggest their 3 day Food and Water\u00a0m4440181_Food_and_Water-English.revised_7-09<\/a>\u00a0 the site has it in other languages.<\/li>\n
  • KnoWhat2Do<\/strong> provides similar materials but here is a <\/span>one page shopping list<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Medical Kit – Here are the suggested items for an emergency medical kit.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    3. Shelter<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013<\/a> <\/span><\/p>\n

    Texas has the most tornadoes of any state and if one hits your area it could mean that you are without electricity and utilites for several days if not week. \u00a0Where would you stay if a disaster hit? At home or elsewhere? \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Will you need to hunker down and “Shelter In?” \u00a0Or will you need to relocate to safer location and do you have a plan? \u00a0How will you deal with extreme heat or cold. \u00a0All of the major websites deal with these issues. \u00a0But here are questions to be addressed:<\/span><\/p>\n

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    • Do you Shelter In or Evacuate and if so where to?<\/span>Will all your family members know where to come if you are separated?\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
    • How would you cope without electricity and do you have enough batteries or a generator? \u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
    • How would you cook your food?<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Do you have ways to secure your home if the windows were damaged? \u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
    • How would you handle sanitation issues?<\/span><\/li>\n
    • \u00a0Do you have anyone in your home have special needs that require continual electricity? In the case of emergencies, were you aware that there is support for those individuals from the city health departments.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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      4. Safety<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Family, Physical, Neighborhood Watch, who do you trust? \u00a0Fire Prevention is also important for families and business to remember.<\/p>\n

      Red Cross has an excellent\u00a0Disaster Safety Library with information sheets<\/a>\u00a0on every type of emergency and what to do. Most of the sheets are in Spanish, Chinese and other languages. There are also helpful sheets from the Red Cross on Fire Safety and Fire Escape from your home.<\/p>\n

      5. Long Range Planning<\/strong>\u00a0— For extended disasters are you prepared and what is your support network? \u00a0Have you thought about getting some training or getting involved with other organizations that do. \u00a0Remember that all disasters are local and it is the local people who have to engage first to handle problems. \u00a0Check out the Get Training page <\/a>for suggestions.<\/p>\n

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