Make a plan with your people
Make a plan now, so you know how to find and get in touch with your people when something happens. The same connections that are important in everyday life—with friends, family, neighbors, and communities—are even more crucial in a crisis. It won’t take long.
Making your plan takes three simple steps:
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For Adults with Disabilities
Powered & Prepared is a dedicated program from Marin Center for Independent Living to ensure the readiness and safety of older adults and people with disabilities in the event of emergencies.
Visit MarinCIL.org for more information.
Come together
Neighbors knowing neighbors is an important part of any plan.
Remember you are not alone. We think of emergencies as opportunities to come together and support those around you. Sharing a meal, book, or phone charger are even more meaningful in the days after an emergency than before.
If you’re interested in organizing a preparedness class for your group, click here and tell us more.
If you’re part of a Neighborhood Response Group, follow your emergency plan after a disaster to check in on neighbors to ensure everyone has what they need.
If you’re not in a group yet, learn more about forming a Neighborhood Response Group where you live.
Practice a home fire drill
Did you know nearly 90% of all fire-related deaths occur in home fires?
Make sure you and your loved ones know two ways out of the house or apartment complex, have working smoke alarms and have a meet-up location (two options is best) close by, like a nearby mailbox. Include your pets in your drills too.
Practice a house fire drill and reward little kids (and maybe adults too) for participating. We think ice cream is a good incentive.
