1 00:00:00,410 --> 00:00:02,620 are you ready emergencies ? Don't wait 2 00:00:02,620 --> 00:00:04,953 until we're prepared for them to arrive . 3 00:00:04,953 --> 00:00:07,120 It's up to us to make sure we're ready 4 00:00:07,120 --> 00:00:09,231 before they happen . You can start by 5 00:00:09,231 --> 00:00:11,453 building a kit in the event you need to 6 00:00:11,453 --> 00:00:13,398 evacuate or shelter in your home . 7 00:00:13,398 --> 00:00:15,564 Here's a list of some of the items you 8 00:00:15,564 --> 00:00:17,620 may need to pack . It's best to keep 9 00:00:17,620 --> 00:00:17,350 these items up to date and keep track 10 00:00:17,350 --> 00:00:20,500 of one or if anything expires next , 11 00:00:20,500 --> 00:00:22,611 you want to make a clear plan . Start 12 00:00:22,611 --> 00:00:24,833 with the most prevalent emergencies for 13 00:00:24,833 --> 00:00:26,889 your area and make a plan for each . 14 00:00:26,889 --> 00:00:29,111 Some things you may want to think about 15 00:00:29,111 --> 00:00:31,056 is your evacuation destination and 16 00:00:31,056 --> 00:00:33,278 route where you'll meet your loved ones 17 00:00:33,278 --> 00:00:35,389 if you're separating and any specific 18 00:00:35,389 --> 00:00:37,611 needs for those in your household . But 19 00:00:37,611 --> 00:00:39,667 the plane itself is not enough until 20 00:00:39,667 --> 00:00:41,722 everyone's in on it . Be sure to set 21 00:00:41,722 --> 00:00:41,670 some time aside to get the whole family 22 00:00:41,670 --> 00:00:43,960 spun up . This can prevent confusion at 23 00:00:43,960 --> 00:00:45,904 the last minute providing a smooth 24 00:00:45,904 --> 00:00:48,016 transition to your evacuation or your 25 00:00:48,016 --> 00:00:50,127 shelter in place . Be sure to include 26 00:00:50,127 --> 00:00:51,849 the younger Children in on the 27 00:00:51,849 --> 00:00:54,071 discussion . It's important for them to 28 00:00:54,071 --> 00:00:56,016 know and understand their role and 29 00:00:56,016 --> 00:00:56,060 staying safe throughout the emergency .