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	Preparedness Tips
	ARE YOU PREPARED FOR THE BIG ONE? How you plan depends on where you are when a disaster strikes. Since many of us spend more time at home than anywhere else, you may want to start there. A Family Plan for disaster should be a key part of any plan. Another good idea for planning would be to have a mobile kit in your car.

	Planning for your home - A Family Plan Test Creating a Family Plan is an important part of your preparation for disaster. Take our test to see how well prepared you are. Click here to take our test

	Ready for the Road Imagine that you are in your car when the big earthquake hits and you are stranded somewhere. Do you have what you and your family and/or passengers might need to survive for 36 hours? If you are like most people, you probably don't. Here are some suggestions and be sure to add your own: A full tank of gas, or as close to one as possible Warm jackets, hats and mittens for each occupant. A blanket is always good too. Water - at least a quart/person/day First Aid kit Cell phone, address book, a list of key contacts and a local phone book Flashlight and extra batteries Essential prescription medicines and essential foods A small, battery operated pocket size radio in case you run out of gas Extra cash. If the power is out, cash machines and credit cards won't work. Above all, don't panic. Stay put until help arrives or you hear it is safe to proceed. The Vashon Disaster Preparedness Coalition is working hard to make sure that islanders are prepared for the unexpected. Your Go Kit Creating a Go Kit is something everyone should do. Have it at the ready at all times, wherever you are. Click here to read our Go Kit recommendations

Preparedness Tips