September 2017 National Preparedness Month - Make a Plan for Yourself, Family and Friends

9/5/2017 (Permalink)

September - National Preparedness Month

Disasters don’t plan ahead. You can. Make an emergency plan today. 

www.ready.gov/make-a-plan #PlanAhead #NatlPrep

SERVPRO of North Shasta, Trinity and Greater Tehama Counties is committed to supporting your Redding area communities.

1. Make an Emergency Plan.

Download a copy of this outstanding Family Emergency Communication Plan (.pdf)

As you prepare your plan for your specific daily needs and responsibilities.  Communicate this list with your personal network, family and friends.  Outline details like prescriptions, pets, children, power outage, food and personal paperwork. In what areas do you need assistance?

• Different ages of members within your household

• Responsibilities for assisting others

• Locations frequented

• Dietary needs

• Medical needs including prescriptions and equipment

• Disabilities or access and functional needs including devices and equipment

• Languages spoken

• Cultural and religious considerations

• Pets or service animals

• Households with school-aged children

2. Sign up for alerts and warnings in your area.

Find out details of Apps and Emergency Alerts at Apps and Emergency Alerts.

3. Learn your evacuation zone and have an evacuation plan.

Many emergencies may cause a sudden and unexpected evacuation. In some instances you may have a day or two to prepare, while other situations might call for an immediate evacuation. Evacuating quickly and safely with you family safe is the result of planning ahead.

4. Check your insurance coverage and review the Document and Insure Property guide.

Additionally you might want to take a look at

FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program details.

5. Plan financially for the possibility of disaster.

Doug Stephens, Owner of SERVPRO of North Shasta, Trinity & Greater Tehama Counties, says,

"When disaster strikes, you need to be ready to immediately assess the situation and take the first critical steps to protect your employees and property from further damage. The key is having a plan in place before you need it. You can afford to take time now to gather the necessary information and create a recovery plan, but you can't afford that time after a disaster. That's a time for action, not planning."

If you have any questions about emergency preparedness phone anything - (530) 222-0200