TheEpicenter.com has compiled the list below to help you prepare for an emergency.
PREPAREDNESS CHECKLIST
Prepare At Home
- ❏ The water heater is strapped to the wall.
- ❏ I know where to shut off the water, power, and gas and have placed the tools at each location.
- ❏ Anything that would have fallen on my head has been secured to the wall.
- ❏ I have moved the bleach and ammonia to separate locations.
- ❏ I know the unsafe locations in the house.
- ❏ I have made an emergency plan and know escape routes and meeting places.
- ❏ Emergency lighting has been installed in selected outlets.
- ❏ I know the location of the nearest police, fire station, and hospital.
- ❏ I know which neighbors have medical experience.
- ❏ I have talked with my neighbors about emergency preparedness.
- ❏ My neighbors have keys to my house, and they know how to turn off my utilities.
- ❏ My neighbors also have a list of my important phone numbers and how to contact me.
- ❏ My household has conducted a home evacuation drill.
- ❏ My children know how to get help from neighbors and call 9-1-1.
- ❏ Each family member carries a family photo.
- ❏ I have evaluated what supplies my family needs to store.
- ❏ I have the proper amount of water stored for emergency use.
- ❏ I have stored emergency food supplies.
- ❏ I have stored cooking items for emergency use.
- ❏ I have stored emergency items to use as shelter.
- ❏ I have a first aid kit.
- ❏ I have a list of my important medications and prescriptions.
- ❏ I have stored emergency lighting equipment.
- ❏ I have stored items to keep in touch with the world.
- ❏ I have positioned tools that I will need in an emergency.
- ❏ I have stored sanitation and personal hygiene supplies.
- ❏ I have stored supplies for the baby.
- ❏ I have stored miscellaneous supplies including money for emergency use.
- ❏ I have stored food and supplies for my pets.
Prepare Your Car
- ❏ I make a point to keep the tank full.
- ❏ I keep tools in the trunk.
- ❏ I keep the car mechanically sound and ready to use.
- ❏ I keep supplies in the car for use in an emergency (blankets, first aid, food/water, etc.).
Prepare At Work
- ❏ I have read my company's evacuation plan and know where to meet after an emergency.
- ❏ I know where exit routes, fire extinguishers, and medical kits are located.
- ❏ I have assembled supplies and have them stored in my desk (or work area).
- ❏ I carry a list of important phone numbers in my wallet.
