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| Family Emergency Planning & Communication
LEARN & PLAN
What is communication?
Giving and/or Receiving Information
Information is Power
Fear often comes from the unknown. The more we know about the situation
we are facing, the more confident we will be that we can overcome it.
Accurate information allows us to make informed decisions.
How can communication be affected in an emergency?
Do Not rely on one source of information or a single form of communication in an emergency situation.
What information do I need?
Note: Not all of this information is necessary before a decision how to act can be made.
Nature of the emergency
Severity
Areas Affected
Evacuate or Shelter in Place
Other Instructions from Authorities
Estimated duration
Family Members’ Status
Neighbors’ Status
Emergency Information Sources
Radio / Television
E.A.S. (Emergency Alert System)
N.O.A.A. Weather Radio (National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration)
Public Address & Street by Street
Reverse 911 - learn if this is available in your area
Phone
Phone lines are often clogged or down in an emergency
Face to Face
Everyone needs to take responsibility to be “eyes & ears” in their communities.
2 Way Radio / CB Radio
CB Channel 9 is Nationwide channel for emergency use
Shortwave HAM Radio
Emergency Signaling
Be Seen. Be Heard.
Signal Whistle
Whistles can be heard further and take less energy than yelling.
Fire / Smoke
2 Way Radio
Mobile Phone
Laser Pointer - Point a laser straight up into the sky.
DO NOT point at air planes
Flashlight
Mirror - learn how to signal with a mirror
Ground Sign
Step out “HELP” in snow or sand.
Arrange letters with rocks or branches
Paper Message
Learn and Follow Neighborhood Plans
Many communities already have “codes” in place.
Learn and use the universally known color codes: Green - OK, Yellow - Minor Injuries, Red - Need Help Immediately, Black - Deceased.
PREPARE
Check and Update Emergency Kits & Supplies
Check Batteries / Power Sources
Make sure all Equipment is in good working condition
Keep information and family pictures up to date
Teach children how & when to call emergency numbers
Post Numbers Near Phones & in each person's Emergency Kit
Organize Family Communication Plan
1. Who is going to do what, when, where & how
2. Discuss with family about different emergency situations and how you would react.
3. Choose a family “Secret Code Word”, practice how to use it.
4. Learn Work, School & Day Care Emergency Plans
Gather all contact information for each area
5. Decide a Family Out of State Emergency Contact
Get permission from your contact before hand and let them know what their role is.
6. Make a Family Emergency Calling Tree
7. Add a Written Copy of All Emergency Names, Addresses, Phone Numbers & E-mails and information in each kit. Include:
Each Family Member: name, age, physical description, allergies, medications
Work - address, phone numbers
School - address, phone numbers
Local Family Evacuation/Meeting Site #1
Out of area Family Evacuation/Meeting Site #2
Out of State Contact
Medical Insurance
Home Insurance
Auto Insurance
Doctor
Dentist
Fire (Emergency & Non)
Police (Emergency & Non)
Ambulance (Emergency & Non)
Veterinarian
Pharmacist - include a list of all medication and the amount and schedule when to take them.
Gas / Electric / Water Utilities
PRACTICE
Call Out of State Family Contact
Practice Family Emergency Calling Tree
Practice Emergency Signaling
In an emergency, will you be part of the problem –
or part of the solution?
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