Family Communication Plan via FEMA and Ready
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The document outlines a communication plan for family emergencies, emphasizing the importance of using text messages to communicate and designate a contact person for all family members. It provides tips on memorizing important phone numbers and choosing designated meeting spots both within and outside the neighborhood for family reunification. Additionally, it advises on knowing two escape routes from every room in the house for safety.
Family Communication Plan via FEMA and Ready
- 1. Communication Plan Family Emergencies can happen at any time. Do you know how to get in touch with your family if you are not together? Text, dont talk! Let them know youre OK! Pick the same person for each family member to contact. It might be easier to reach someone whos out of town. Unless you are in immediate danger, send a text. Texts often have an easier time getting through during emergencies, and you dont want to tie up phone lines needed by emergency responders (like 911). Know the Numbers! Home: Adult: Home: Cell: Parent: Cell: Neighbor: Home: Cell: Work: Parent: Cell: Neighbor: Home: Cell: Work: My cell: Out of state friend/relative: Sibling: Home: Cell: Cell: Memorize your home and parents cell phone numbers! Sibling: Cell: Cut this out and keep it somewhere safe like your backpack, school notebook, or wallet. Or input these numbers into your cell phone if you have one. http://www.ready.gov/kids
- 2. Know Where to Go... and How to Get There. Pick a Meeting Spot Where will you meet up with your family if you have to get out of your house quickly? Where will you meet if your neighborhood is being evacuated and youre not at home? In your neighborhood: (such as neighbors house or big tree) Draw a Map Put a to show your home. Put a O to show your school. Mark your out-of-neighborhood meeting spot with an X and label it. Out of your neighborhood: (such as the library or house of worship) Know the Exits Do you know two ways out of every room in your house in case of a fire? Draw a floor plan of your bedroom in the space below and circle the two ways to get out. Hint: one may not be a door! http://www.ready.gov/kids