Home Emergency Preparedness
Do you know what to do in an emergency?
It's important to be prepared for home accidents, natural disasters, and everything in between. Luckily, emergency preparedness is easier than you think. The following simple steps will get you and your family started:

• Know your neighborhood. Review Ten Steps to Safety for more ways to prepare for an emergency.
  
  
• Know your home. Make sure your family knows what to do in a fire or power outage. Create Your Family Emergency Plan and print your Family Emergency Plan to post in a visible place in your home.
  
  
• Don't be caught empty-handed. Make sure you have the right food, water, clothing, and tools for a temporary evacuation of your home or another emergency situation. This Emergency Supply Checklist will help you prepare.
  
  
• Plan ahead for family members with special needs. If you have family members with disabilities or special needs, make sure their needs will be taken care of in an emergency.
  
  
• Make your home and community fire safe. Visit the Fire Safety Tips for information on how to prevent fires and safeguard your family.