EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN


Program Summary
The American Red Cross recommends that you have a plan and know what to do in case of an emergency.  If commuting to work, make sure you have alternate supplies such as a disaster supply kit in you vehicle and a compact kit on public transportation.

Power Failure / Blackout

In case of an unexpected Power Failure or Blackout:
  Only use a flashlight for emergency lighting.  Never use candles.
  Turn off electrical equipment you were using when the power went out.
  Avoid opening the refrigerator and freezer.
  Do not run a generator inside a home or garage.
  If you use a generator, connect the equipment you want to power directly to the outlets on the generator.  Do not connect a generator to a home's electrical system.
  Listen to local radio and television for updated information.

Recommended Equipment List
  Flashlight
  Batteries
  Portable radio
  At least one gallon of water.
  A small supply of food.
  Due to the extreme risk of fire, do not use candles during a power outage.

For more information, contact the American Red Cross.