HOW YOU CAN PLAN FOR EMERGENCIES
BE PREPARED!
Make sure everyone in your household knows what to do before, during, and after an emergency. Take time as a family to create a plan and discuss how you will prepare for the hazards most likely to affect your home. If you live alone, develop a plan for yourself and share it with neighbours, friends, or others who may be able to support you. This Guide provides the information, checklists, and templates you need to help ensure you are ready for any emergency.
MAKE A PLAN
Keep a list of important emergency phone numbers in an easy‑to‑find location. Place a copy in your ‘Ready to Go’ kit (Page 8 ). Choose a friend or family member who lives outside your area to act as your emergency contact in case you are separated from your household. Make sure every family member has this person’s phone number—include a copy in purses, wallets, briefcases, school backpacks, or save it in electronic devices such as cellphones, tablets, or laptops. Consider including a simple floor plan of your home that shows exits and escape routes from each room, along with the location of your ‘Ready to Go’ kit. Don’t forget your pets! Have a Pet Emergency Kit (Page 9) prepared and keep a list of pet‑friendly hotels, kennels, veterinarians, and friends or family who can take your animal - or who you can stay with - if you need to evacuate.
Hastings County Emergency Preparedness Guide Page 6
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