Emergency Preparedness & Survival Guides

Preparing An Emergency Evacuation Plan

There could be times when you will need to evacuate the area you live in. This includes disasters such as: 

• Fires
• Flooding
• Gas Leaks
• Earthquakes
• Tornadoes
• Hurricanes

It is vitally important that you prepare for the possibility of evacuation. The terrible stories of Hurricane Katrina make it very clear that you should not rely solely on government or other entities for help.  It is true that in most cases there will be help, but it is painfully obvious that this is not always the case.

Here are a few things you can do to prepare:

1. Make a family communication plan

Your plan should be well rehearsed by everyone in your family so that there is no question as to who to call and what to do.  This can help you and your loved ones with coping in an emergency situation.  This will also allow for a quick head count as some family members may be gone during a disaster.

For instance, your spouse could be at work and you may need to rely on them to help you and the other family members as they may