Would You Be Ready

if emergency responders needed to evacuate you
from your residence in the event of a fire or other emergency?

Most people don't think about these things until it's too late.

Do yourself and emergency personnel an important service—

Prepare Yourself!

Even a little preparation can make a big difference!

The following are just a few things to consider:

•	Keep together in one place personal identification documents like your driver's license, birth certificate, Social Security card and other important insurance or medical papers or numbers
•	Consider what medical equipment, supplies or medication you may need to take, including lists of allergies and medications
•	Be ready to give brief, clear, specific instructions to emergency personnel
•	If you have speaking limitations, you may want to label medical equipment, etc. and write instructions for its care and use
•	Put together a list of telephone contacts, both local and long-distance
•	Plan your personal finances (checking, cash and credit cards)
•	Plan your transportation needs (including backups)
•	Plan where you might go or stay, temporarily or more permanently
•	Create a portable emergency supply kit (see websites below)
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If you have a service animal or pet, plan how you will care for it; pets may not be allowed wherever you may be temporarily sheltered

You can also find help at the following websites:
	
www.ready.gov/build-a-kit 
http://www.ready.gov/individuals-access-functional-needs