Tuesday, January 10, 2017

Developing A Family Safe Plan

One thing every family should have in their arsenal is a safety plan that can be followed in the event of any emergency. Consider your family's unique living quarters and put together a unique and individualized plan to help all family members remain safe in the event of a crisis. An effective plan will take into consideration your home's unique structure, the age, and ability of your children or additional family members, as well as any natural disasters that may be unique to the area that you live in.

Your Home
Do you and your family reside in a single family home, apartment, or condo? Is the structure of your home a two-story or single level? These are all questions that must be answered in order to put together an effective safety plan for your family. A two-story home may require the use of an emergency escape ladder. These are all considerations and accommodations that will have to be made in order to design a safety plan based on the type of home you have.

Your Family
Do you have a baby in your home? Do you have an elderly family member living with you that has mobility issues? These are all factors that will effect the plan you develop for your family. You may have to create a buddy system for any family members that have difficulty walking. One parent may need to be responsible for getting the baby out while the other parent makes sure that the rest of the family evacuates the house safely. The unique needs of the family should dictate how you structure your safety plan.

Your Regional Area
Different parts of the country are often known for having particular natural disasters. California is known for earthquakes and Kansas is known for tornados. Do you live in an area that is known for having certain natural disasters? If so, this is another vital piece of the puzzle. In order to create an adequate safety plan, you must take into consideration what your family would need to do in the event of a natural disaster.

Developing a safety plan for your family is an absolute necessity. Think about the structure of your home and what would be needed in the event of a crisis. If you have family member's that are either too young to act on their own behalf or mobility impaired they will need help in the event of an emergency. Use a buddy system or assign responsibility. Additionally, if your area is known for having certain natural catastrophes, prepare for that. Find out what your family would need to do in the event of a natural disaster.

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