In our last two blog articles we have talked about how to prepare our homes for colder weather, today we want to give you a few pointers about preparing for cold weather emergencies.
Emergency Planning
A good place to start is to review or establish an emergency plan and supply kit.
Emergency plans should include:
- Designated out-of-area contact as a centralized point person - often in emergencies it is easier to reach an out-of-area contact than a local one to relay information about impacted family members
- Back-up meeting place
- Back-up child care and pet care arrangements
- Accommodations for any special needs (non-ambulatory or disabled family members, family members using oxygen tanks, etc.)
Emergency supply kits should be kept in an easily accessible location and contain:
- Water
- Non-perishable food
- Pet food
- Blankets
- First Aid kit
- Candles and matches/lighter
- Battery-operated radio
- Flashlights
- Important phone numbers - relatives, utilities
- Fuel for any back-up heat sources
- Supplies for existing medical conditions
For homes with infants, an adequate supply of diapers and infant related items.
Keith & Reechia Powell
Powell Realty
Plano Homes For Sale
