Personal and Family Preparedness

During a tornado, flood, or other emergency, you could be cut off from services or help for many days. It is important to have an emergency kit and a family emergency plan already established.

Create a Disaster Kit
Consider having these items in your kit:

• Water- at least one gallon daily per person for 3-7 days
• Non-perishable foods- at least enough for 3-7 days
• Blankets/Pillows
• Clothing
• First Aid Kit
• Toiletries
• Flashlights
• Battery operated radio
• Batteries
• Telephone
• Cash
• Keys
• Important documents (insurance, medical records, bank account numbers, social security cards, etc.)
• Toys/books/games
• Supply of prescription medications
• Specialty items- for babies and elderly
• Pet care items (proper identification/immunization records, food, water, leash, etc)

Create an Emergency Plan
Every family should have a family emergency plan that is prepared and discussed before a disaster happens. Here are some resources to help you plan:

www.ready.gov
www.redcross.org/prepare