Natural disasters, fires, and flooding, these are just a few of the things that can negatively impact your families quality of life at any point in time. Though wishful thinking and avoidance can make you want to ignore these difficult conversations, it is very important to have a plan laid out so if an emergency strikes your family knows just what to do. Having older children in your house can make you feel like you no longer need to have these conversations, preparing your children now, no matter their age can make the difference between life and death.
It is vital to sit down and make a family disaster plan listing out what will happen in the case of that emergency. Who does what, which neighbors house are you going to, who is grabbing the disaster kit..ect.? Below there is a list of thing to gather and discuss to best prepare your family for the worst.
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Discuss with your family the types of disasters that you are most likely to face based on location.
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Make a list of what you can do to prepare for each type of disaster.
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Put together an emergency kit with copies of ID’s, Emergency money, insurance cards, and any other forms of identification you may need.
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In the case of flooding or an emergency where you may be stuck in a home for a prolonged period, ensure that you have food, water, and whatever you may need to sustain your family for a period of time.
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Talk about why it is important to prepare for a disaster, your children may not take you seriously at first but explain to them why it is so important to know what you are going to do.
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Choose a meetup place, decide where your family is going to meet up if you are separated during an emergency. This will ensure that even if communication devices are down your family will know right where to go.
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Invest in a fire extinguisher! This cannot be stressed enough, smaller fires can often be controlled with this tool. Many people know what they are but do not have access to them or even know how to use them. A fire extinguisher can be an important tool in the case of a fire.
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Get certified! CPR and First Aid classes may seem boring and tedious but can make all the difference when it comes to saving a member of your family. An easy way to get your entire family certified is to make a family day out of it. Make sure that not a single person in your family is unprepared when it comes to life or death situations.
Contact Our Team To Help You Protect Your Home and Belongings Before Disaster Hits
Theres are just a few things you can do to get your family prepared for disasters and emergencies that can occur. While we understand just how difficult these conversations are, in order to keep your family safe and level headed in a disaster you have to talk to them and utilize a comprehensive plan so there is no confusion and everyone is on the same page. Call our team today at (512) 445-5555 to ask more about what you should put in your emergency preparedness kit besides insurance cards!