How Do You Be Prepared For Disasters?
Being prepared can reduces fear, anxiety, and possibly reduce the impact of the disaster. This article will show you three ways to prepare you and your family in case of a disaster. Plan: There are two types of plans; sheltering in place and evacuation. When told by authorities to shelter in place you should stay where you are until told otherwise. If a radiological incident has occurred you should go to the basement or underground room. If you are told to shelter in place due to a chemical incident, you should go to an above ground room with as few windows as possible. If you are in your car when told to shelter in place you should close the windows and turn off the air conditioner or heat and close the vents. During an evacuation authorities will tell you that you must leave the location where you are. This is why it is important to have a meeting place for you and your family to meet up. If you are at home and told to evacuate take your emergency kit with you. If you have time (and
