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.jpg) Tornado Safety Website .jpg) Lightning Safety Website .jpg) Hurricane Safety Website Article on Tornado Safety |
STEP ONE:You need to decide NOW where you will go to escape the physical dangers of a storm. evacuate to central or northern Mississippi go to a friend or family member home - only if it is structurally safe and out of the risk area as a "last resort" go to a designated shelter STEP TWO: LEARN THE EVACUATION ROUTES Learn what evacuation routes will be used. That means you must know the MAJOR and MINOR highways to travel from your area north or northeast. (a)decide your destination NOW so that you can familiarize yourself with the area. (b)secure hotel reservations in advance and be sure to evacuate early enough in order not to risk losing your hotel room. Some hotels allow pets. Check first before evacuating with your animals. STEP THREE: THE SURVIVAL KIT THE SURVIVAL KIT Putting together a disaster kit is relatively simple. Here is a comprehensive listing of items that you could include in your survival kit. Your kit should contain these six basic categories: WATER FOOD FIRST AID SUPPLIES CLOTHING & BEDDING TOOLS & EMERGENCY SUPPLIES SPECIAL NEED ITEMS STEP FOUR: PREPARING YOUR SPECIAL NEEDS FAMILY MEMBERS CHILDREN One of the most important tasks you will face will be preparing you child or children for the possibility of an approaching hurricane. This should be done in a non-threatening way; try to be positive and protective. Remind children that some of the toys and games they care about may be lost, and emphasize that, over time, material things can be replaced. Give your children simple tasks to do in your preparations. This will encourage their self-esteem and help them to feel more in control of the situations they may encounter. STEP FIVE: PROVISIONS FOR ANIMALS PETS: It is important that you include a plan of action for your pets. If your family must evacuate, you will need to decide where your pet or pets will stay. REMEMBER - pets are not allowed in "last resort refuges" or shelters. STEP SIX: PREPARING IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS & MEMORABILIA DOCUMENTS: Secure all these items in waterproof containers and store safely or take with you if you evacuate. Make additional copies in the event they are destroyed. STEP SEVEN: INSURANCE & PROPERTY INVENTORY Appropriate and adequate insurance is an important component in recovering after a disaster. Ask your insurance agent for a review of your current policy. Upgrading your policy to maximize your coverage will minimize your losses during a disasters aftermath. STEP EIGHT: PROTECTING YOUR HOME & PROPERTY Four areas of your home are most vulnerable to wind damage: windows, doors, garage doors, and roof gable ends. If hurricane winds enter any opening, damage is much more likely to occur due to increased internal pressure on walls and roof supports. MAKE SURE ALL WINDOWS, DOORS, AND OPENINGS ARE COMPLETELY COVERED AND BRACED. STEP NINE: PLAN FOR FAMILY NOTIFICATION & COMMUNICATION COMMUNICATION MESSAGE CENTER: When a disaster strikes your area it is easier to make an out -of -state call then to try and reach your relatives and friends experiencing the same disaster locally. Therefore decide on ONE OUT-OF-STATE CONTACT NUMBER AS YOUR COMMUNICATION MESSAGE CENTER. CHOOSE WISELY WHO YOU ENTRUST WITH THIS RESPONSIBILITY. SOMEONE WHO RESPONDS WELL UNDER STRESS, HAS CALL-WAITING, AN ANSWERING MACHINE OR IS WILLING TO STAY BY THE PHONE UNTIL THE CRISIS IS OVER IS ESSENTIAL. THIS PERSON OR PERSONS SHOULD BE CONSIDERED AS YOUR COMMUNICATION LIFE-LINE. STEP TEN: FINANCIAL PLANNING We often overlook the fact that preparing for a disaster is expensive !!! consider the expenses of a family of four with a special needs family member: |
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