Emergency Information Center: Make A Plan

Make a Plan

What is your plan in a disaster? Take these three easy steps to make a simple plan that will help you and your family take control during an emergency.

Hold a family meeting and develop an emergency plan.
Draw a floor plan of your home and mark two escape routes from each room.
Learn how and when to turn off utilities (water, gas, and electricity) at main switches.

Create your own emergency plan for your family at http://makeaplan.dc.gov.

Here are few other things to consider when making your plan.

	Household Plans Your family may not be together when disaster strikes, so it is important to plan in advance.
	Home Safety During a disaster, everyday objects in your home can cause injury or damage.
	Children Make sure your children know how to contact you and know what to do in different situations.
	Pets Plan in advance for shelter alternatives that will work for both you and your pets.
	Seniors and Disabled Each person's needs and abilities are unique, but every individual can take important steps to prepare for all hazards and put plans in place.
	Utilities During an emergency, it may become necessary to turn off the utilities at your home or business.

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