Family emergency preparedness plan

A family emergency preparedness plan is recommended to ensure your family's safety and prevent panic during an emergency. When developing a family emergency preparedness plan, follow these steps:

A family emergency preparedness plan should include the following information:

- determine in advance the emergency situations typical for the region where you live;

- learn the rules of behavior for preparing for those emergencies, preventing them, and eliminating their consequences. Make sure that every member of the family knows them;

- familiarize yourself with the emergency plan (evacuation plan) in the places where you work (workplace, school, kindergarten, etc.);

- arrange a meeting place outside with your family members. Make sure everyone knows when and how to contact each other when separated;

- besides the relevant agencies, identify a close person whom you can contact in case of emergency. All family members should know that person's phone number and address. After an emergency, call that person and tell him or her about your location and situation;

- if you have a pet, determine what to do with it in case of an emergency. Because pets are not allowed in emergency shelters.

Once the plan is made, follow these steps:

- discuss emergency preparedness with your family and make sure everyone knows their role;

- practice your plan regularly, regularly check the knowledge of family members about the plan;

- check the emergency pack from time to time and renew expired products.

Remember:

- teach children to call the "112" hotline and what information to give in case of an emergency;

- everyone should learn and remember how to turn off gas and electricity;

- keep your important documents in a safe place and give a copy of them to someone you trust.