Emergency Preparedness Plan Checklist

Develop a home emergency response plan for you or your family. Plan in advance for any disaster by following this check list. If you answer “yes” to a majority of the questions you are better prepared . If you answer "no" to most or all questions you should implement a home plan as soon as possible.

Yes No Have you created a emergency plan? Does it cover most types of emergencies like fire, weather or terriorist attack? Do you or your family practice a home emergency plan?

Yes No Do you have smoke, gas and carbon monoxide detectors installed in your house or appartment?

Yes No Do you have a weather radio and do all members of your family know what the signals mean?

Yes No Are there at lease two ways out of your home or appartment? If one way out is through second story window, do you have a safety ladder? If you live in a high-rise building, do your or your family know and practice multiple ways of exiting the building? (Avoid using elevators as a way of escape during a fire.)

Yes No Can you and your family operate locks, open windows or doors for emergency escape?

Yes No Do you or your family understand how to evacuate to and find shelter when a emergency alarm sounds?

Yes No Do you or your family know where to go after evacuating your home?

Yes No Do you or your family know who to call for emergency assistance? Are emergency telephone numbers clearly posted?

Yes No If you or your family need to evacuate do you know where to seek shelter?

Yes No Do you check your smoke or carbon dixoide detectors routinely?

Yes No Do you or your family know to stay outside once evacuation has occured?

Yes No Do you have a first-aid kit for your car and home or appartment that is kept fresh and up-to-date?

Yes No Do you have a fire extinguisher and keep it serviced?

Yes No Are you or your family members CPR certified?

Yes No Do you or your family members know how to shut off the water, gas and electricity to your home?

Yes No Do you know who to call in case of a utility problem?

Yes No Do you have tarps or plywood to cover window or door openings if damaged by a storm or fire?

Yes No Do you have flashlights, radios, batteries located in a central area of your home or appartment that everyone can access?

Yes No Do you have a written record of household belongings or valuables? Do you keep a copy outside of your home or appartment?

Yes No If you have pets, are they included in your emergency plan?