MAKE A PLAN

Build your emergency plan with
all living in your household

What types of emergencies are most likely to
happen where I live, learn, work and play?

*For a list of likely local emergencies and tips on how to prepare and handle them during and afterwards, visit the EMERGENCY PREPARATION home page and scroll to the section titled,
"WHAT DISASTERS?...SOME LIKELY UTAH EMERGENCY SCENARIOS TO PREPARE FOR..."

How will I receive emergency alerts and warnings?

*For a list of local and national emergency alert systems you can enroll for,
visit the OUR COMMUNITY page

What is my family/household communication and reunification plan?

*The members of your family or household may not be together when disaster strikes, so it’s important to know how you’ll contact one another and reconnect if separated. Establish family meeting places around your home and in the community that are familiar, easy to find, and safe. 

*Create a Family Emergency Communication Plan - clicking on this link will take you through a plan step by step and will enable you to email and/or print as a PDF file once complete.

*You can also fill out Emergency Contact Information Cards and important Communication Procedures and Phone Numbers for each member to keep with them at all times.

Visit BEREADYUTAH.GOV for more on great tips for developing communication plans

Create a Family Emergency Plan

*Create your own Household Emergency Plan OR
*Download the Personal Emergency Plan-
        Follow the Preparedness Wizard (English or Spanish) to guide you through
*Identify responsibilities for each member of your household and how you will work together as a team.
*Do a home hazard hunt.

Consider the specific needs of your household members.

*Discuss each individual's needs and responsibilities
*Make a list of how each person can assist with communication, care of children, family business items, pets, or specific needs like operating medical equipment.
*Keep in mind some these factors when developing your plan:

-Different ages of members within your household
-Dietary needs
-Medical needs including prescriptions and equipment
-Disabilities or access and functional needs including devices and equipment
-Languages spoken
-Cultural and religious considerations
-Pets or service animals  (another resource)

Click Here for Specific Ways to Care for Different Needs

What is my evacuation plan for different scenarios?

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*Decipher between emergencies that may require your family to shelter in place or to evacuate your location.

*Decide where you would go and what route you would take to get there, such as:
A hotel/motel
The home of friends or relatives a safe distance away
An evacuation shelter

*Plot various alternate routes on your map in case of road closures. Make sure you have locations and maps saved on devices such as cell phones and GPS unit and also paper maps in case of loss of digital services.

*Create a list of things you would like to quickly grab in case of an evacuation.

*Consider various transportation/navigational needs and alternate resources if necessary.

Practice your plan with all members of your household

*Practice all possible elements of your plans with your family at least yearly and update as needed.
*Practice evacuating your home twice a year. Grab your emergency kit, just like you would in a real emergency, then drive your planned evacuation route. Practice traveling each alternate route.
*Make sure every family member knows the plan, including how to shut off utilities.

HELPFUL GOVERNMENT SITES FOR MAKING EMERGENCY PLANS
https://www.westjordan.utah.gov/make-a-plan/
https://slcoem.org/be-prepared-community-outreach/family-communication-plan/
https://beready.utah.gov/family-preparedness/make-a-plan-family/
https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/make-a-plan.html
https://www.ready.gov/plan

HELPFUL OTHER SITES FOR MAKING EMERGENCY PLANS

https://www.beprepared.com/pages/disaster-preparedness