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  • I'm New
    • Plan Your Visit
    • Get Directions
  • Watch
  • Give
    • Give
    • Member Portal/Contributions
    • Foundation
  • About Us
    • Our History
    • Communications
  • Members
    • Member Directory
  • Calendar
  • Worship
    • Music Ministry
    • Life Events
  • Formation
    • Adult Education
    • Children, Youth, and Families
    • Retreats
    • Hawkins Library
    • First Presbyterian Preschool
  • Serve
    • Care
    • Outreach
  • Fellowship
  • APNC

Disaster Checklist for the Family

  • Become aware of household hazards and secure dangerous substances. 
  • Consult local Fire & Rescue as to the proper placement of fire extinguishers and CO monitors. 
  • Train for CPR/AED and First Aid. Renew certification as mandated. 
  • Purchase or prepare a First Aid Kit, keeping special needs in mind. Inspect every six months. 
  • Develop an exit plan from the house and familiarize everyone with it. 
  • Establish rally points outside the house (at least 2)
  • Post emergency numbers in conspicuous location. Include out of town contacts.
  • Keep medical records (including prescription information) in a convenient.
  • Prepare an Evacuation Kit.
  • Initiate or participate in Neighborhood Watch.
  • Know of Local Shelters and how to get to them. 
  • Maintain at least 72 hours' worth of non-perishable food and water. 
  • Purchase an all-hazards radio and test monthly. Replace batteries as needed. 
  • Keep multiple copies of birth certificates, social security cards, insurance policies. 
  • Keep at least $200 per person. 
  • Purchase power failure lights for home. 
  • If you purchase a generator, be sure to operate it only outside and test monthly.
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PO Box 1069
New Bern, NC 28563-1069