Emergency Reference CardLast time I wrote about National Preparedness Month, I talked about the need to have a Go Bag that you can take with you if there is an evacuation. Another important thing to consider doing is writing a Household Disaster Plan to prepare what to do, where to find your family members, and how to communicate with each other during an emergency. The Office of Emergency Management (OEM) has some great tips to think about when making the plan (they even have a sample plan for you to fill out!):

• Decide where your family will meet after a disaster. Identify two places to meet: one right outside your home and another outside your neighborhood, such as a library, community center, or church.
• Identify all possible exit routes from your home and neighborhood.
• Think of an out-of-state friend or relative that household members can call if separated during a disaster. If New York City phone lines are busy, long-distance calls may be easier to make. This out-of-state contact can help you get connected with your other family members.
• Think about everybody's needs, such as seniors, people with disabilities, and non-English speakers.
• Give everyone in your family copies of your Household Disaster Plan and emergency contact information to keep in their wallets and backpacks.
• Practice your plan with all household members.

Keep checking here for more advice and things to do for National Preparedness Month or visit the OEM website for more information!

Are you willing to be prepared in case of an emergency???