Knowing what to do and what not to do can be your best protection during disasters. It is your responsibility!
- Where will your family be when disaster strikes? They could be anywhere – at work, at school or in the car. Since Dallas County is spread out across many miles, it is especially important that your family members and those who depend on you are prepare. How will you find each other? Will you know if your children, elderly family members and pets are safe?
- Disasters and major emergencies can strike quickly and without warning. They can force you to evacuate your neighborhood or confine you to your home. What would you do if basic services – water, gas, electricity or telephones – were cut off? Families can cope with disaster by preparing in advance and working togetheras a team.
- Discuss with household members the dangers of fire, severe weather, earthquakes and other emegencies. Create a plan and post it where everyone will see it. It’s only too late if you fail to plan!
- Follow these seven steps to safety…
- Find out what disasters could occur
- Create, practice and maintain your family disaster plan
- Plan for family members with special needs and for your pets
- Pick an “out-of-state” contact for family members to call if separated by disaster
- Do a home hazard hunt – check for anything that can move, fall, break or cause fire
- Prepare a disaster supplies kit
- Prepare an emergency kit for your vehicle
- For more information on how to prepare your home, contact the Dallas County Emergency Management at (214) 653-7980
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Article prepaired by DallasCounty.org