Section Two: Getting Prepared

The Alaska Center for Resource Families Web Based Course

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Emergency Response Planning for Alaskan Families

3.0 Hours Training Credit

Section 2: Getting Prepared

In this section, you will learn:

How to put together an emergency kit

How to put together an emergency plan with your family

Your responsibilities in sharing that plan with OCS

Many families put off talking about emergencies because they are too busy, or they think it is not really going to happen to them. But a little preparation time now can save your family in case of an emergency. Break it down into three simple steps. The American Red Cross and United States Homeland Security all advocate that families prepare themselves by following a simple 3-step process.

1. Make a kit

2. Make a plan

3. Be Informed.

View this short three minute video that introduces the important parts of the 1-2-3 plan.

Ready America Instructional Video

(If this link doesn't work, try to paste this address in your browser http://www.ready.gov/america/about/_flash/movie15.html )

If you are unable to view this short video, click HERE for a transcript of this short 3 minute video.