Disaster Preparedness
Be ready for emergencies
Emergency Kit Essentials
Water & Food
- 3-day supply of water (1 gallon per person/day)
- Non-perishable food items
- Manual can opener
- Eating utensils
First Aid & Medicine
- First aid kit
- Prescription medications
- Pain relievers
- Antiseptic and bandages
Tools & Supplies
- Flashlight with extra batteries
- Battery-powered radio
- Whistle for signaling
- Multi-purpose tool
Disaster Preparedness Guides
Typhoon & Flooding
Before:
- Monitor weather updates
- Secure your home
- Prepare emergency kit
During:
- Stay indoors
- Avoid flooded areas
- Turn off electricity if flooding
Earthquake
During:
- DROP, COVER, and HOLD ON
- Stay away from windows
- If outdoors, move to open area
After:
- Check for injuries
- Expect aftershocks
- Inspect home for damage
Fire
Prevention:
- Check electrical wiring
- Never leave cooking unattended
- Install smoke detectors
During:
- Evacuate immediately
- Stay low if smoky
- Call 160 for fire emergency
Create Your Family Emergency Plan
Steps to Create Your Plan:
- Identify hazards in your area
- Choose two meeting places (near home and outside neighborhood)
- Designate an out-of-area emergency contact
- Know your evacuation routes
- Practice your plan with family members