How To Prepare

Build an Emergency Kit - Have an emergency kit containing basic necessities to take with you whenever you are traveling, to keep in your car, or in a classroom or building.

• Plenty of water for several people.
• Nonperishable food that is easy to consume and has a long shelf life.
• Can opener.
• A battery powered hand radio to listen to the NOAA weather alerts.
• Flashlight with spare batteries.
• A first aid kit to treat basic injuries and illnesses.
• Blanket in case of power or heat lost.
• Warm clothes.
• Whistle to alert emergency rescue services to your location.
• Personal sanitation supplies including garbage bags and plastic ties for extended situations.
• Small toolkit.
• Portable power pack to charge phones and other necessary electronics.
• Important personal documents including identifications.

Make a Plan - Always have a plan in place in the event of an emergency where it is going out for a night, going on a trip, or working alone somewhere.

• Always tell somebody where you are going and what time you believe to be back.
• Have a list of emergency contacts in case of an emergency.
• Going on a trip? Share your itinerary with friends and family including flight information and or hotel accommodations.
• Plan a check in whether its a phone call seeing how your day is going or to make sure there's no issues in the workplace.

Take a Basic First Aid and CPR Course - Having basic knowledge when it comes to helping somebody can make a difference or save a life. Enroll in a basic first aid and CPR course before going on a trip or starting the semester.