Creating A Plan
One of the most important steps you can take in preparing for emergencies is to develop a household disaster plan.
- Learn the types of disasters most likely to occur in your community. Consider purchasing a weather radio to alert you of severe weather conditions.
- Have enough supplies for a minimum of three days (preferably one week).
- Know, how, when, and where to shut off water, gas and electric at the main sources to your home. Post emergency and utility provider numbers by the phone.
- Check your insurance coverage. Flood damage, for example, is not covered by homeowners’ insurance.
- Contact your child’s school or daycare to determine the facility’s emergency notification and evacuation plans.
- Plan your evacuation route.
- Make arrangements for pets or livestock in advance. Make sure your pet has a license tag and a collar, and use a breakaway collar for cats.
- Identify the safest area to take shelter during a disaster event.
- Plan how your family will stay in touch if you become separated. Select an out-of-state contact for your family.
- Include your children in the planning process and discuss any fears they may have.
- Share Information with your family. Practice your evacuation plan.
For more information, see the Winter Springs Police Department's Disaster Preparedness brochure.
