Prepare for an Emergency

DISASTERS COME IN MANY FORMS, CAN OCCUR ANYWHERE AT ANY TIME AND RUN THE GAMBIT FROM NATURAL CAUSES SUCH AS EARTHQUAKES, FIRES, FLOODS, AND SEVERE STORMS TO MAN-MADE CAUSES. KNOWING HOW TO REACT AND RESPOND IN A TIME OF CRISIS CAN GO A LONG WAY TO KEEPING YOU AND YOUR FAMILY OUT OF HARM’S WAY.

WE ARE WORKING TO KEEP OUR CHILDREN SAFE WHILE AT SCHOOL. THERE ARE ALSO STEPS FAMILIES CAN TAKE TO PREPARE FOR UNEXPECTED EVENTS.

HERE ARE SOME GUIDES TO HELP FAMILIES PREPARE FOR UNEXPECTED EVENTS.

FAMILY EMERGENCY PLAN

A TWO-PAGE FORM INTENDED TO HELP FAMILIES DOCUMENT INFORMATION NECESSARY AFTER AN EMERGENCY.

  • FAMILY COMMUNICATION PLAN FOR PARENTS (PDF)

  • FAMILY COMMUNICATION PLAN FOR KIDS

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EMERGENCY SUPPLY LIST

A comprehensive list of suggested materials to use in order to prepare for emergencies in one's home and for their families.

  • Emergency Supply List (PDF)

  • Emergency Supply Additional Items

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GENERAL BROCHURE

A comprehensive brochure explaining the key steps to emergency preparedness, including being informed, making a plan, building a kit, and getting involved.


  • "Prepare for Emergencies Now: Information to Get Ready" (PDF)

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PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES

A UNIQUE BROCHURE WITH INFORMATION SPECIFIC TO AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES AND OTHER ACCESS AND FUNCTIONAL NEEDS REGARDING EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS.

  • "PREPARE FOR EMERGENCIES NOW: INFORMATION FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES." (PDF)

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