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Your family's well being and security is always important. During an emergency or disaster, it helps to know your family has a plan for extreme circumstances. Whether threatened by fire, severe weather, earthquakes or another disaster, you can devise a crisis protection plan to help ensure you family's safety.

Having a complete Emergency Preparedness Plan helps your family in case of an emergency. It is important to review this plan with all family members, so each understands his or her duty when an emergency does occur. Many experts also recommend and evacuation plan. This plan should include "emergency drills" to acquaint each family member, including pets with the evacuation plan.

Time is important during any emergency. There are several warning products available that can provide extra time for your family during a disaster. These devices provide warning signals that alert your family to emergencies before the general public is notified. Combined with a preparedness plan, an early warning system is very valuable.

Family security also includes financial protection. Your family's needs should considered in the event that your home is destroyed, or serious injuries result from a disaster. Insurance coverage is essential, and it is important to review your insurance. Be certain that your insurance covers all family members and all possible disasters.

Natural Disaster Program for Families - North Carolina Cooperative Extension program - online handbook.

Coping with Disaster - Tips for Adults

Helping Kids Cope During a Storm - From the University of Maine

How to Report Suspected Abuse - (Administration for Children and Families)

 


Family Preparedness from Barnes and Noble

Living Safe in an Unsafe World: The Complete Guide to Family Preparedness
Living Safe in an Unsafe World: The Complete Guide to Family Preparedness

Kate Kelly,Randall C. Duncan (Introduction) / Paperback / N A L / August 2000

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What can you do if a major flood wipes out your home and community? What evacuation method will increase your chances of surviving a fire in a high-rise? How can your children best anticipate a violent incident and leave the scene before it occurs? What should a family emergency kit include and where should you store it?

For families with children, the dangers we face in everyday life take on an added significance. Being prepared can make all the difference. The more you know about a potential hazard, the less frightening it becomes. With Living Safe in an Unsafe World, you'll gain the confidence you need to handle yourself and protect your family no matter what trouble life brings.

You'll read about how to prepare for emergencies by developing "situational awareness," investigating insurance coverage, posting emergency numbers, and designating family "safety spots." Chapter by chapter, you'll find tips on how to travel safely, whether it's by plane, car, or school bus. How to safeguard your home against potentially harmful poisons and devastating fires. How to ensure that your food and water won't make you ill. How to avoid insect-borne diseases and survive an attack by a wild animal. And how to manage a complete loss of power for several days.

Living Safe in an Unsafe World will provide you with all the up-to-date information you need to know to prepare for the unexpected, and will instill in you and your children a mind-set that will carry you through any crisis. Whether you read the book periodically to refresh your memory, or keep it on the shelf as a handy reference, Living Safe in an Unsafe World will help you protect your family -- and make safety a natural part of your family's life.


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