Objective: Create a plan to safely communicate with and reunite family members during an emergency.
If you attended our August training, you might recognize this quote (which we might just adopt as our ongoing theme:)
“In a disaster, you don’t rise to the occasion. You sink to your level of preparedness.”
This month in particular is a critically important focus for your family. Wade Mathew of ready.gov introduced various scenarios we might find ourselves in during an emergency, including the separation of family members. In the event that reliable communication devices are not available, such as cell phones, texting, and telephone landlines, our primary focus this month is to create a reliable plan to ensure that we can know of our family’s safety and have a plan to reunite.
Important points to note:
- Please see “August Handout” for guidance on formulating an emergency family plan (what to do, items to purchase, FHE activities, and suggested ongoing maintenance.)
- For a detailed review of our training, Wade Mathew’s powerpoint presentation is available online at THIS LINK.
- For more preparedness information, check out the Utah Preparedness Expo on August 27 at the South Towne Expo Center.
- A local preparedness expo will be held at Woods Cross High School on September 24. Click HERE for more info.
- To hear official updates during an emergency, tune your radios or battery-operated radios to 1160 AM.
- Fire extinguishers –
- Check annually to ensure their effectiveness
- Get them refilled at AAA Fire Extinguisher in Layton (Click HERE for link to their website)
- Only attempt to put out a fire using a fire extinguisher if it is no larger than our curbside garbage cans. If the fire exceeds that size, call 911 immediately.
- Recommended to have several fire extinguishers in various areas of the house.
Recommended Purchases:
Battery Operated Radio – Click HERE to purchase or for more information.
Fire Extinguisher (recommended to have in various areas of the house, including the garage) Click HERE to purchase or for more information
September Emergency Prep Training – Sunday, September 11, 4:15 p.m.
72-Hour Kits
- Essentials, good-to-have, and luxury items
- Guidance on how to pack for children
- Training for realistic transportation of 72-hour kits
Our trainer, Monica Casselbury is a subject matter expert in 72-hour kits and will bring various kit options to address a wide number of needs.
Family Emergency Planning Handouts: