Emergency preparedness is something that homeowners and business owners need to think of from time to time. Many people have a plan to help them in emergencies. Nobody likes to think of the emergencies that can arise in life – getting sick or harming themselves, watching a loved one die, or discovering that a disaster has destroyed everything one has.
Although an emergency plan won’t alleviate the shock and sadness of an emergency, it can help you get your life back on track faster and easier.
Therefore, every homeowner and business owner should have an emergency plan to get things back on track.
However, it is not easy to prepare a documented emergency plan. Let us explore all the things that one must consider before preparing a document for emergency plans.
Make it a priority
If you haven’t already created an “Emergency On-call Record” for your family, put it at the top of your to-do list (and make sure your will is up to date). It’s one of those “Worry Now, Don’t Worry Later” projects. You probably won’t access this file very often, but you’ll be happy to have it when you need it.
What should be included
Your emergency file should contain all the important information about your life. An emergency plan is a document that contains everything you need during a crisis. Think about what records you would like to have on hand in the event of a major emergency or trying to rebuild your life after a disaster – your goal is to collect them in an organized emergency filing system:
- Know the risks
It is essential to know the risks of emergencies in your area. The risks can be similar for different emergencies but may vary from location to location. Many people in different countries like the US, Canada, South Africa, Greenland, and Australia are exposed to a range of hazards, such as earthquakes, blizzards, cyclones, and tornadoes. Besides natural disasters, there are other types of risks, such as power cuts, industrial or transport accidents.
- Make a plan
Every family in the world requires a plan for emergencies. Your family may not be together in an emergency. Plan ways to meet or contact and discuss what you would do in different situations.
It only takes 20 minutes to complete a personalized online plan. You can then print it. You can fill in most of this information yourself. You may need to know about your community. Here are a few things to keep in mind:
- Safe exits from home and neighborhood
- Meeting places for family reunions or roommates
- A designated person will pick up the children if they are not available
- Contact person nearby and outside
- Special health needs
- Accommodation for your pet
- Risks in your area
- Location of water tap, electrical box, fire extinguisher, gas valve, floor drain, etc.
Keep this document in a place that is easy to find and remember (for example, with your emergency kit). Make a copy of this plan and keep it in your car and/or at work.
3. Get an emergency kit.
In an emergency, you need basic care. You may need to run out of electricity or tap water. You should be prepared for such situations for at least 72 hours. Your kit should be portable, and everyone in the house knows where it is. Store it in a backpack, travel bag, or rolling suitcase in an easily accessible and accessible place like a table.
Basic emergency kit
- Water – at least two liters of water per person per day. Add small bottles that can be easily transported in the event of an evacuation order.
- Foods that don’t spoil, such as canned foods, energy bars, and dry foods (replace food and water once a year).
- manual can opener
- Corded or battery-powered torch (and extra batteries)
- Corded or battery-powered radio (and extra batteries)
- First aid kit
- Additional keys for your car and home
- Collect smaller bills, for example, $ 10 bills and change for public phones
- A copy of your emergency plan and contact details
Special items such as prescription drugs, infant formula, equipment for people with disabilities or food, water, and medication for your pet or service animal (customize your kit to suit your needs).
Final Words
So, these are the things that you must include in your document for an emergency plan. The document helps you to create lists of everything you need during an emergency and prevent forgetting the required items.
Following the tips in this post can help you to prepare the document for the preparedness of an emergency plan.
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