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Prepare For Disaster : The Five Step Plan #3 Develop your emergency planInvolve all family and household members in planning: don't forget babysitters and other household help. Discuss all possible exit routes from each room, the building and the neighborhood.Decide where you will reunite after a disaster. Pickt two places to meet: one right outside your home in case of sudden emergency such as fire and one outside your neighborhood in case you are unable to return home. Find safe places i …

Prepare For Disaster : The Five Step Plan #2 Designate an Out-of-State Contact PersonProvide this person with the names and contact information of people you would like to keep informed of your situation. This way, after a disaster, you only need to make one call and your contact person can do the rest.

Prepare For Disaster : The Five Step Plan #1 Duplicate Your Important Documents and Keep an Extra Copy Offsite either in a safety deposit box or with someone you trust. Examples of these documents are: passports, driver's license, social security card, will, deeds, financial statements, prescriptions, personal items, etc. Include an inventory of your valuables, in writing and with photographs or video. This will help you with your insurance company later.

What To Do When Disaster Strikes! Mental HealthAny kind of disaster can be very stressful and everybody will react differently. Coping with a disaster can be difficult, but some ways to make it easier are to:Let your feelings out. Express yourself in a positive way by talking to someone you trust, drawing, painting or writing.Avoid taking your feelings out on othersEncourage children to express their feelings, but don't pressure them if they do not feel ready.Return to normal routines as soon as …

What To Do When Disaster Strikes! TerrorismThe primary objective of a terrorist is to create fear.With accurate information and basic emergency preparedness, you can fight back.Know the Facts: Seek the facts of a situation and think critically. Confirm reports using a variety of respected sources of information.Over 90% of all past terrorist attacks have been conventional weapons, explosives or incendiary as they are inexpensive and easy to obtain.Be Responsible:Do not spread rumors - confi …