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Multi-family disaster preparedness

Start an Emergency Kit

Many of the things you should include in your emergency kit are already in your home! Look around and assemble key supplies:

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  • Water: 1 gallon per person or pet per day (plan for 3-7 days)
  • Food: 3-7 day supply of non-perishable foods like granola bars, crackers, peanut butter, and canned food (don’t forget a manual can opener!), pet food, and baby formula
  • Battery-operated or hand-crank radio
  • Flashlight and batteries
  • Whistle to signal for help
  • Duct tape and plastic sheeting
  • Hygiene supplies, toilet paper, wet wipes, garbage bags
  • Tools: Shut-off wrench for gas lines, hammer, pliers, shovel, axe, hard hat, working gloves
  • Local maps
  • Blankets and sleeping bags
  • Extra clothes and good shoes
  • Medications and spare or old eyeglasses
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Get the Multi-family Disaster
Preparedness Guide

Read the Disaster Preparedness Guide for more information on making an emergency plan, and what to do during a disaster.

Multi-family Disaster Preparedness Guide
Multi-family Disaster Preparedness Guide

Download the Multi-family Disaster Preparedness Guide to help you and your family get ready.

Click to download the Guide

Download Tools for You & Your Family

Disasters rarely happen at an ideal time. The tools below can prepare you and provide a quick visual reminder of what to do when emergencies happen.

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Fire Safety Card

Remember the acronym PASS: Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep.

ONLY USE A FIRE EXTINGUISHER TO FIGHT SMALL FIRES. It’s best to practice using one before a real fire ignites so that you are familiar with how it works.

Click to download the fire safety card

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Earthquake Safety Card

Remember to drop, cover, and hold on when the earth shakes!

IMPROVE SAFETY after earthquakes by evacuating if necessary, helping the injured, and preventing further injuries and damage.

Click to download the earthquake safety card