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- Have a family emergency plan
- Have a family codeword for emergencies
- Have an earthquake/disaster kit ready
- Maintain batteries in fire alarms
- Locate the safe spots in your home for different kinds of emergencies
- Show family members how to shut off gas, water, electricity at main switches
- Post emergency numbers near telephones
- Pick one locals and one out-of-state person to call in case of emergency
- Keep family records in a water and fire proof container
- Prepare a disaster supply kit*
- Know your neighbors
- discuss how you can work together in case of an emergency
- find out if anyone has specialized equipment or training (generators, medical background)
- know locations of young children, elderly and handicapped
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