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City of Woburn Fire Department
Be Prepared. Plan Ahead.
Emergency Preparedness Begins At Home
Planning ahead for an emergency will give you peace of mind and can keep your family and friends safe. Woburn officials are preparing for a range of possible emergencies, from hurricanes and blizzards to a flu pandemic and acts of terrorism. You can help also. Here are some simple steps you can take to prepare.
Family Communication Plan
Know how your family will contact each
other and where you will meet.
Food & Water
Have a 3-day food and water supply
for each person in your home.
Remember individual diet needs
and plan for your pets.
First Aid & Tools
Have a first aid kit with health
products and prescription medicine.
Evacuation Kit
Have supplies ready in your car
or in a backpack in case you
must leave home. Pack lightly
and include basic supplies for
24 to 48 hours.
Review
Every 6 months review your plans and supplies with everyone in your home. Replace expired food, water, and medicine. Update your communication plan.
Your plan and emergency supplies should meet your family’s needs.
Add to this list as you think of other essential items.
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Food & Water
3- Day food and water supply
Bottled Water
One Gallon, per person, per day
Keep in cool, dry place
Dry & Canned Foods
Canned fruits, vegetables
& meats
Manual can opener
Juice boxes, canned milk
Dried fruit, nuts, crackers,
Cereal bars
Baby food and formula
Pet food
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First Aid
First aid kit
Bandages, gauze, rubbing alcohol
Medical gloves, tape and scissors
Pain reliever
Prescription medicine
Health Products
Soap, toilet paper, toothpaste
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Tools & Special Items
Remember these important items:
Flashlight, battery-powered radio
Extra batteries
Important documents such as
birth certificates and bank
account numbers
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Evacuation Kit
Pack lightly for 24-48 hours.
A change of clothing
Bottled water and cereal bars
First aid supplies
Prescription medicine
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Family Communication Plan
Your family may not be
together when an emergency
occurs. Plan how you will
contact each other.
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Encourage others to plan ahead.
Remember neighbors who need help. |
Include an out-of-state contact
for family members to check
in with.
Complete this list and make
copies for each person in your
home. |
Planning can be a family project. Involve children and discuss why you are planning.
Family Communications Plan:
Complete this list and make copies for
each person in your home.
Meeting Places:
Outside your home: _________________
Outside your neighborhood: __________________
Out of State Contact:
Name: ____________________
Telephone: _____________________
Email: ____________________
Family Information:
Name: _______________________
Cell Phone: ___________________
Medical Information: ________________________
Name: _______________________
Cell Phone: ____________________
Medical Information: _______________________
Name: ________________________
Cell Phone: ________________________
Medical Information: _________________________
Name: ___________________
Cell Phone: ___________________________
Medical Information: ____________________________
Other Information:
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
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State & Federal Resources
State
Public Safety
Executive Office of Public Safety 617-727-7775
www.mass.gov/eops
Massachusetts Emergency Management agency
www.mass.gov/mema
Public Health
Massachusetts Department of Public Health
www.mass.gov/dph
Recorded Information Line 866-627-7968
Federal
Public Safety
Federal Emergency Management Agency
www.fema.gov
Homeland Security
www.dhs.gov
Public Health
Centers for Disease Control
www.cdc.gov
Environmental Protection Agency
www.epa.gov
Health & Human Services
www.hhs.gov/emergency
Preparedness Resources
American Red Cross
www.redcross.org
Medical Reserve Corps
www.medicalreservecorps.gov
Ready.gov
www.ready.gov
Planning For Your Pets
www.rady.gov?america/_downloads/pets.pdf
