National Severe Weather Preparedness Week: Make a Plan

It's day 4 of National Severe Weather Preparedness Week and today's topic is "Make a Plan".

Here is what NOAA.gov says about making a plan:

When severe weather strikes, the difference between life and death can be summed up in as little as two words: Be prepared. Making a plan for what you and your family will do when severe weather strikes is an important step in being prepared and building a Weather-Ready Nation.

As part of National Severe Weather Preparedness Week, NOAA and FEMA urge everyone to develop a Family Emergency Plan.  Before disaster stirkes, sit down with your family and decide how you will get in contact with each other, where you will go and what you will do in case of an emergency.

While there are basic elements that should be a part of any plan, it’s important to also tailor your planto the individual needs of you or your family. This is especially important for the elderly or those with disabilities or special medial or dietary needs.

As part of tailoring your plans, consider working with others to create networks of neighbors, relatives, friends and co-workers who will assist each other in an emergency. Discuss your needs and responsibilities and how people in the network can assist each other with communication, care of children, pets, or specific needs like the operation of durable medical equipment. Create your own personal network for specific areas where you need assistance.

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