Emergency Preparedness Begins at Home. A brochure for ...

Family Communication PlanComplete this list and make copies foreach person in your home.Meeting PlacesOutside your home: ____________________________Outside your neighborhood:Out of State contact:__________________Name: ____________________________________Telephone:______________________________Email: ____________________________________Family Information:Name: ____________________________________Cell phone:______________________________Medical information: ______________________Name: ____________________________________Cell phone:______________________________Medical information: ______________________Name: ____________________________________Cell phone:______________________________Medical information: ______________________Be Prepared. Plan Ahead.EmergencyPreparednessBegins At HomeCity of CambridgeCity of Cambridge795 Massachusetts Ave.Cambridge, MA 02139www.cambridgema.govPresortedStandardU.S. PostagePAIDBoston, MAPermit No. 54162Planning ahead for an emergency will give you peace of mind and can keepyour family and friends safe. Cambridge officials are preparing for a range ofpossible emergencies, from hurricanes and blizzards to a flu pandemic andacts of terrorism. You can help also. Here are some simple steps you can taketo prepare.Family Communication PlanKnow how your family will contact eachother and where you will meet.Food & WaterHave a 3-day food and water supplyfor each person in your home.Remember individual diet needs andplan for your pets.First Aid & ToolsHave a first aid kit with healthproducts and prescription medicine.Evacuation KitHave supplies ready in your caror in a backpack in case youmust leave home. Pack lightlyand include basic supplies for24 to 48 hours.Name: ____________________________________Cell phone: ______________________________Medical information: ______________________Other Information:______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ECRWSSRESIDENT CUSTOMERCAMBRIDGE, MAReviewEvery 6 months review your plans and supplies witheveryone in your home. Replace expired food, water,and medicine. Update your communication plan.

Your plan and emergency supplies should meet your family’s needs.Add to this list as you think of other essential items.Cambridge Resourceswww.cambridgema.govState & FederalResources✓Food & Water3-day food and water supplyBottled Water One gallon, per person, per day Keep in cool, dry placeDry & Canned Foods Canned fruits, vegetables& meats Manual can opener Juice boxes, canned milk Dried fruit, nuts, crackers,cereal bars Baby food and formula Pet foodEncourage others to plan ahead.Remember neighbors who need help.✓✓First AidFirst Aid Kit Bandages, gauze, rubbing alcohol Medical gloves and tape, scissors Pain reliever Prescription medicineHealth Products Soap, toilet paper, toothpasteEvacuation KitPack lightly for 24 to 48 hours.✓✓Tools & Special ItemsRemember these important items: Flashlight, battery-powered radio Extra batteries Important documents such as birthcertificates and bank account numbersFamily Communication PlanYour family may not be togetherwhen an emergency occurs. Planhow you will contact each other.Include an out-of-state contact forfamily members to check in with.Complete this list and make copiesfor each person in your home.Public SafetyEmergency (Police, Fire, Medical) 911Fire (non-emergency) 617-349-4900Police (non-emergency) 617-349-3300Emergency Management 617-349-4842Public HealthCambridge Public Health 617-665-3800www.cambridgepublichealth.orgPublic SchoolsCambridge Public Schools 617-349-6400www.cpsd.usRecorded Information Line 617-349-6513Other City NumbersCity of Cambridge 617-349-4000City of Cambridge TTY 617-349-4242City Manager’s Office 617-349-4300Public Works Department 617-349-4800www.cambridgema.gov/TheWorks/During an emergency, watch CITY-TV8 orlisten to local radio for information andinstructions.StatePublic SafetyExecutive Office of Public Safety 617-727-7775www.mass.gov/eopsMassachusetts Emergency Management Agencywww.mass.gov/memaPublic HealthMassachusetts Department of Public Healthwww.mass.gov/dphRecorded Information Line 866-627-7968FederalPublic SafetyFederal Emergency Management Agencywww.fema.govHomeland Securitywww.dhs.govPublic HealthCenters for Disease Controlwww.cdc.govEnvironmental Protection Agencywww.epa.govHealth & Human Serviceswww.hhs.gov/emergencyPreparedness ResourcesAmerican Red Crosswww.redcross.org A change of clothing Bottled water and cereal bars First aid supplies Prescription medicineMedical Reserve Corpswww.medicalreservecorps.govReady.govwww.ready.govPlanning For Your Petswww.ready.gov/america/_downloads/pets.pdfPlanning can be a family project. Involve childrenand discuss why you are planning.Be Prepared.Plan Ahead.Advanced Practice CentersDeveloped by the CambridgeAdvanced Practice Center forEmergency Preparedness