• Post emergency telephone numbers by phones ~ fire, police, ambulance, etc.
   

• Teach your children how and when to call 911 or your local Emergency Medical Services number for emergency help.
   

• Show each family member how and when to turn off the water, gas and electricity at the main switches.
   

• Check to see if you have adequate insurance coverage.
   

• Teach each family member how to use the Fire Extinguisher (ABC type) and show them where it's kept.
   

• Install smoke detectors on each level of your home, especially near bedrooms.
   

• Conduct a home hazard hunt.
   

• Stock emergency supplies and assemble a Disaster Supplies Kit.
   

• Take a Red Cross First Aid and CPR class.
   

• Determine the best escape routes from your home. Find two ways out of each room.
   

• Find the safe spots in your home for each type of disaster.

For information on NFPA Safety for Children Presented by Sparky the Fire Dog www.sparky.org

For more information on Planning and Preparing www.fema.gov

FIRST STEPS TO FLOOD RECOVERY

http://www.ces.purdue.edu/floodpub/

Updated: June 17, 2010~jkm

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