Know What To Do
- Doing the wrong thing may be more dangerous than doing nothing at all.
- Have a family meeting place if the emergency (such as a fire) affects your home.
- Know what steps to take if directed to shelter-in-place.
- Know what steps to take during an ordered evacuation, where to go, what route to take, and how to get there. This information is available in all area telephone books.
- Take a first aid and CPR course.
Additional information may be obtained from:
- Federal Emergency Management Agency. - Click on "Ready America."
- American Red Cross. - Click on "Preparedness."
- Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency. - Click on "Pennsylvania Emergency Management Guide."
- Department of Homeland Security.