Make a Family Emergency Plan. Use this template from Ready.gov to create a family plan that's right for you. Family Communication Tips.

Make an emergency kit. When creating an emergency kit, be sure to create a kit for each member of your family, including pets, with enough to last for at least 72 hours.

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Create a sheet or card with all the phone numbers and information every individual in the Family may need, including an in-case-of-emergency (ICE) name and number ...

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Make an emergency kit. When creating an emergency kit, be sure to create a kit for each member of your family, including pets, with enough to last for at least 72 hours.

Practice your emergency plan with your family/household. Before a hurricane hits, make sure you and your family rehearse the emergency plan so you know what to do when the natural disaster strikes.