July Fact Sheet: Family Communication Plan

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July Fact Sheet: Family Communication Plan

Goal:

Have the ability to communicate with family members during a disaster.

Things to do

Below is a list of thing that you can do to achieve your goal this month. Choose at least one, and complete it.

Have a phone with a cord and a car charger for your cell phone standing by in case of a power failure.
Develop a plan for how your family will stay in touch during a disaster.
Program In Case of Emergency (ICE) numbers into all family cell phones.

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Today we have more ways to speak with one another than ever before. We are used to staying in touch with cell phones, internet, and email, but disasters can change things. These devices may not be available. Cell phone towers quickly become overloaded with people trying to reach friends and family. If the power is out at your home, cordless phones, internet, and email will not work either.

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February

Water

Whether you get water from a municipal water system or your home has a private well, your water supply depends on having power to operate the system. During a power outage—or any disaster that can cause a power outage, such as high winds, ice storm, or flood—you may find yourself without drinkable water.

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