Emergency Operations Desk Reference for Faculty Members
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Emergency Preparedness:

- EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS BEGINS AT HOME! How well you and your family survive in an emergency often depends upon how well you prepare beforehand. The information provided below can be applied to emergency planning at home as well as in the workplace.
- BEFORE AN EMERGENCY:
- Conduct an office and home hazard hunt - know the safe and danger spots. Know how to shut off utilities. Secure and anchor furniture. Know where fire extinguishers are and how to use them. Have smoke detectors.
- CREATE AN EMERGENCY PLAN WITH YOUR FAMILY THAT INCLUDES:
- A communications plan.
- An evacuation plan.
- An emergency financial plan.
- Alternate transportation plans.
- PRACTICE YOUR PLANS WITH YOUR FAMILY!
- Create an emergency supplies kit of food, water and supplies for your home, car and your workplace.
- Know the emergency plans at your children's school, child care, etc.
- Learn First Aid and CPR!
