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How to develop an emergency plan before tornadoes

5/17/2018 (Permalink)

How to develop an emergency plan before tornadoes

What types of emergencies could affect you or your property?

  • Who will be part of the plan – adults, children, elderly relatives or others with special needs as well as pets and livestock.
  • The location and layout of your property.
  • At least two ways to exit your house.
  • Where you will go if you are unable to get home?
  • What will you do if there are road closures or blockages?
  • Whether your insurance cover is adequate?
  • Putting together an emergency kit, including important contact numbers for getting help and staying in contact with friends and neighbours.

Practising your plan to make sure everyone knows what to do. The middle pages of this booklet outline how to put your emergency plan together.

Why do I need a Home Emergency Plan? Emergencies can happen any time, and can have a big effect on your life. Many people think they don’t have time to make a plan, or that they don’t need one. Experience shows that those who plan and prepare for emergencies can reduce the impact of the emergency and may recover quicker afterwards. Taking the time to think about emergencies and making a plan helps you to think clearly, have a greater sense of control and make better decisions when an emergency occurs.

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