How To Prepare

Build an Emergency Kit - Have an emergency kit containing basic necessities to take with you whenever you are traveling, to keep in your car, or in a classroom or building.

Plenty of water for several people.
Nonperishable food that is easy to consume and has a long shelf life.
Can opener.
A battery powered hand radio to listen to the NOAA weather alerts.
Flashlight with spare batteries.
A first aid kit to treat basic injuries and illnesses.
Blanket in case of power or heat lost.
Warm clothes.
Whistle to alert emergency rescue services to your location.
Personal sanitation supplies including garbage bags and plastic ties for extended situations.
Small toolkit.
Portable power pack to charge phones and other necessary electronics.
Important personal documents including identifications.

Make a Plan - Always have a plan in place in the event of an emergency where it is going out for a night, going on a trip, or working alone somewhere.

Always tell somebody where you are going and what time you believe to be back.
Have a list of emergency contacts in case of an emergency.
Going on a trip? Share your itinerary with friends and family including flight information and or hotel accommodations.
Plan a check in whether its a phone call seeing how your day is going or to make sure there's no issues in the workplace.

Take a Basic First Aid and CPR Course - Having basic knowledge when it comes to helping somebody can make a difference or save a life. Enroll in a basic first aid and CPR course before going on a trip or starting the semester.