Action Steps for Emergency Preparedness

1. Have I prepared a GO KIT (Emergency Evacuation Kit)?

     Websites with information on GO KITS include:         

FEMA http://www.ready.gov/

Persons with Functional Needs http://www.ready.gov/america/getakit/disabled.html

Pet owners

http://www.ready.gov/america/getakit/pets.html

American Red Cross

http://www.ctredcross.org/

     click on BE RED CROSS READY

     Building an Emergency Kit: Checklist

http://www.aadb.org/information/emergency_preparation/emerg_kit.html

2. Essential Planning

• Have I planned two ways to exit any room at home, work, hotel, or place of entertainment?
• Do I have a plan for my Service Animals and/or pets?
• Have these safety plans been completed, discussed and practiced with family members?
• Do I have a plan for staying at home safely?
• Do I have a plan for getting to a shelter with a travel kit that includes my medications?
• Have I developed a plan for family communication?
• Have I developed a personal support network?
• Have I developed a transportation option?

3. Staying informed

Knowing what might happen and how it will affect you.

Listen to radio/TV, register with 911 call centers for emergency notifications:  CTAlert.Gov, etc.