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Work with your family to make a disaster plan. Know where
the safe spots are in every room of your home.
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Establish a meeting place away from home where family
members can meet in case of an evacuation.
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Keep copies of important documents such as birth
certificates, passports, insurance papers, and a list of
bank accounts together in a waterproof bag that is easy to
grab quickly. Also include some cash.
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Stock up on essential supplies, such as canned food,
granola bars, peanut butter, dried fruit, and bottled water.
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