Complete your out of area contact card (OACC) and distribute copies to each family member . Put copies in your vehicle/or Go-Bags (more on this later). Your out of area contact should be more that 100 miles form here and capable of doing text.
Post emergency phone numbers in a visible location.
Teach your children how and when to call 911.
Prepare for Fire:
Check your insurance coverage and exclusion limits. Make a photo and written inventory. Store off site.
House fire: create an evacuation plan and meet-up area (see OACC above)
Wild Fire: Look at how you will evacuate. Identify a family/friend who can provide shelter.
Prepare for Severe weather:
Start a stock pile of emergency supplies (more on this later.)
Make a plan of where you can go if there is prolonged power loss.
Pets need a plan too https://mil.wa.gov/pet-preparedness
Learn your community Warning Signals
King County and Snohomish County have alert systems. Add them to your phone.
Find out about Disaster plans at your workplace, your children’s school or childcare center, and other places your family visits regularly
In coming months we will address the following: Water, Grab and Go Kits, Important documents, and Get 2 Weeks Ready. For more information look at the following links:
Plan in a year https://mil.wa.gov/asset/5f171cc0a935f,