2.  To protect you and your family  To mitigate the damage and loss of life  To quickly recover your life and return to a sense of normalcy

3.  Make a plan and checklist  Practice your evacuation plan  Put together an emergency kit  Prepare food and water storage now  Understand the possible disasters in your area

4. Earthquake Tornado Fire

5. Utah is a seismically active region Most of the population is in areas where an earthquake could occur Duck, cover, and hold onto something If outdoors, move to a clear area Move against a wall if there isn’t a desk or table Know the safest place in each room

6. Every state has some risk of a tornado Build an emergency kit Make a family communications plan Go in a basement If no lower shelter is available, go to the center of a room.

7. The most vulnerable part of a house if the roof Replace roof as needed Obtain a Class-A material for your roof which include tile, concrete, or asphalt Don’t leave tree debris in your gutters If trees or branches hang over your house, prune them back 10 feet

8. 4 liters of water per person, per day, for a minimum of 72 hours for drinking and sanitation. Have at least a three-day supply of non- perishable food First Aid Kit with antibiotics, Antihistamines, and glue Extra batteries or solar charger and cell phone. Flashlights with extra batteries. Battery or solar powered radio to listen for emergency broadcasts.

9. In the case of a fire, earthquake, or tornado, have an emergency exit plan or emergency shelter for each situation. Practice drills for each situation so your family knows what to do. Create rolls so everyone has a job in securing safety i.e. Water checks, power checks, and health checks.

10. – Have at least 4 quarts of water for every person in your family for at least 3 days. – For long term food have a 3 month storage of none perishable food stored. – In an extreme emergency situation, the bath tub can be used to collect water for storage. – Start building up your food storage and water storage for the unknown future.

11. In order to be prepared for any emergency, don’t forget to do these few steps! – Stay informed on current weather conditions – Create an emergency plan – Ensure a good supply of water and food storage – Assemble an emergency kit – Make a clear evacuation plan If you follow your instincts to prepare now, you will be ready to confront an emergency head on!

12. In your plan include collecting important documents. Social security cards, identification, and insurance information, etc. These will be essential to replace lost homes, vehicles and other damaged property.

13. No matter the disaster: Earthquake, Fire, Tornado the most important thing is to: BE PREPARED NOW Be prepared to help your family, mitigate damage, and speed up recovery. Be prepared to take cover, find shelter, and prevent flammability.

14. Create an emergency kit. It is your quick solution to be prepared in an emergency. Plan, prepare, practice, and repeat because you can never expect a true emergency.

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