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Family Disaster Plan

What should a Disaster Supplies Kit include?

    Flashlight and extra batteries
    First aid kit
    BOTH of the above; flashlight and extra batteries and a first aid kit.

What is an example of something you should practice to prepare for a disaster?

    DUCK, COVER and HOLD ON during an earthquake.
    Lie down as flat as possible on the ground if lightning is about to strike.
    Stop and drop if your clothes catch on fire.

What does a National Weather Service WARNING tell you?

    Conditions are favorable for the occurrence of a certain type of hazardous weather.
    A hazardous event is occurring or is imminent in about 30 minutes to an hour.
    A certain type of hazardous weather could occur in your area at some time in the future.

Which of the following should be included in a Family Disaster Plan?

    Discuss what to do if authorities ask you to evacuate.
    Pick four places to meet.
    Discuss the types of disasters that can happen anywhere in the United States.

What should an Evacuation Supplies Kit include?

    Disaster Supplies Kit
    Three gallons of water per person
    BOTH of the above; Disaster Supplies Kit and three gallons of water per person.