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Step 3: Complete Your Family Disaster Plan

HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS: MAKE A PLAN

Pages in this Report

  1. Step 1: Take the First Steps for a Hurricane Plan
  2. Step 2: Prepare to Evacuate
  3. Step 3: Complete Your Family Disaster Plan

Highlights

  • Contact your local Red Cross and ask what types of disasters are most likely to happen.
  • Meet with your family and discuss why you need to prepare for disaster.
  • Complete the disaster plan checklist.
  • Practice your plan.

Learn more: Key Facts about Hurricane Readiness

By completing a disaster plan in advance, you can ensure that you and your family are more prepared for all types of disasters and other emergencies.

Read the complete disaster plan directions developed by CDC and American Red Cross (and provided as part of the Emergency Preparedness and You Web site).

Previous: Step 2: Prepare to Evacuate

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