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Follow on Google News | September is National Preparedness Month - Don't Wait! Communicate!Throughout the month of September, Pivotal IT we will be providing information and resources to help you and your family plan for disasters of all types, leading up to National PrepareAthon! Day on September 30th.
By: Pivotal IT Just like your organization's Business Continuity Plan, one of the most important factors in helping your friends and family prepare is communication. Your family may not be together if a disaster strikes, so it is important to consider the following questions when making a plan: How will my family/household get emergency alerts and warnings? How will my family/household get to safe locations for relevant emergencies? How will my family/household get in touch if cell phone, internet, or landline doesn't work? How will I let loved ones know I am safe? How will family/household get to a meeting place after the emergency? Here are a few easy steps to start your emergency communication plan: Understand how to receive emergency alerts and warnings Make sure all household members are able to get alerts about an emergency from local officials. Check with your local emergency management agency to see what is available in your area, and learn more about alerts by visiting: http://www.ready.gov/ Discuss family/household plans for disasters that may affect your area and plan where to go Plan together in advance so that everyone in the household understands where to go during a different type of disaster like a flood, winter storm or earthquake. Collect information Create a paper copy of the contact information for your family that includes: phone (work, cell, office), email, social media, medical facilities, doctors, service providers, school Identify information and pick an emergency meeting place Decide on safe, familiar places where your family can go for protection or to reunite. Make sure these locations are accessible for household members with disabilities or access and functional needs. If you have pets or service animals, think about animal-friendly locations. Share information Make sure everyone carries an Emergency Plan Wallet Card in his or her backpack, purse, or wallet. You should also post a copy in a central location in your home, such as your refrigerator or family bulletin board. Practice your plan Have regular household meetings to review your emergency plans, communication plans and meeting place after a disaster, and then practice, just like you would a fire drill. Below are just a few of the templates availalbe on the FEMA website to help you get started: Be Smart. Take Part. Know your Alerts and Warnings Be Smart. Take Part. Document and Insure Your Property Family Emergency Communication Plan Family Emergency Communication Plan for Kids Pivotal IT is proud to be a member of the America's PrepareAthon! For more information on America's PrepareAthon! Be sure to check http://www.itispivotal.com/ Image and Resources courtesy of FEMA End
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