One part of this blog that I recently realized might be missing is the basic information to have on your person in case of emergency. Of course, we still recommend you keep a FEMA financial first aid kit in a safe place (You can download it from FEMA here!), but you don't need to keep all that information in your pocket all the time.
Not sure what information you should keep on you in case of emergency? You can download a really great foldable card from Ready.Gov here! This asks for the information you might need given a variety of places you (or someone taking care of you) may need to contact in a time of crisis.
Further, all of this is part of what we here in the Community Emergency Preparedness Corps would recommend as part of a larger strategy: creating a family plan just in case your family isn't together during an emergency. Want some information on considerations to make in your family plan? Check out this short page from American Red Cross!
We even have some simple worksheets here from FEMA for sitting down with those with whom you live and crafting your emergency plans and having contact information in one easy-to-find place.
Click here for the emergency planning worksheet for adults!
Click here for the emergency planning worksheet for kids!
At the end of the day, all we want is for you to have the information you need and know what to do to keep those you love safe. If you have any questions about the information presented here or emergency preparedness in general, feel free to e-mail me at rob@handsoncharlotte.org!
Stay safe, y'all!
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