Work out an emergency plan for your household.
Know what kinds of hazards can affect you and your family.
Be ready to Shelter in Place.
Be ready to evacuate.
Develop a family communications plan so you can stay in touch with loved ones in case you are separated from each other in an emergency.
Ask an out-of-state friend or relative to be someone who your family members can call during an emergency. If local phone circuits are busy, long distance calls may be easier to make.
Plan for people with special needs.
Include your pets in your family plan.
Include contact information for doctors, insurance company, health coverage, pharmacists and veterinarian.
Write down your plan.
Discuss it with your family.
Provide each family member and care providers with a copy of your plan.
Practice your plan with your family.