No disaster management plan would be complete without emergency planning. It’s important to keep your family or employees safe throughout the crisis, manage things efficiently, and keep damages minimal. Five tips can keep everyone as safe as possible during a disaster.
What Can Happen?
Even though you can’t determine every single crisis that could occur, it’s best to be prepared for a multitude of problems. Make a list of things that could happen, such as a hurricane, earthquake or fire. Find out which warning signals, if any, are used and find out about the plans at your work, school, etc.
Develop A Plan
Create an emergency plan that will keep you safe. It may be helpful to consult companies like Parabellum International, who focus primarily on emergency services and response teams. They’ll be able to help you create something that is easy to remember and effective during a problem. Keep in mind that the entire family may not be home during a crisis, so you may need a meeting place, multiple exits and more.
Get Emergency Supplies
During the planning phase, it’s important to have emergency supplies and keep them updated. Necessities include a first aid kit, medications, flashlights, batteries, portable radio, toiletries, food, water and more.
Practice Your Plan
Once you’ve created a plan, you must stick with it and practice it regularly, at least every six months. Hold evacuation or fire drills, go into the basement or crawlspace, and make sure everyone knows what to do. Likewise, you may want to rearrange the home or office to reduce blockages to the exits.
Action
When a disaster strikes, you’ll be ready. You’ll have food and water until help arrives, but you’ll be able to put your emergency plan into action, which can save you and your family (or employees).
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