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This Annual Family Safety Meeting Checklist provides a good framework to discuss emergency prepardness with your family. You can download it here

the dangers of fire, earthquakes and other emergencies
how to respond to each disaster that could occur
what to do about power outages and personal injuries
how and when to call 911
local and out-of-state emergency contact phone numbers.Call all contacts to remind them
location to reunite in the event that you are separated and telephone lines are down (see other side)
the use of radios for emergency information
the skills of your neighbors (medical, plumbing, electrical, etc) — share with your neighbors your skills

escape plan with children, emergency exits
in each room what you will do if you are there when an earthquake hits
show family and caregivers where emergency phone numbers are posted by each phone
how to turn off water, gas, electricity (if children are old enough)
lubricate gas shut-off wrench. Place in plastic bag and locate /attach to gas meter
how to use a fire extinguisher
locate first aid supplies, update any dated items as needed
locate disaster supplies and update food, water and battery supplies annually
practice first aid skills (consider taking a first aid and CPR class)
ID tags and carry containers in place for pets
review and update your pet supplies
know the location of your wills, important documents and medical information

to let family know they are OK
what to do if they are home alone during an earthquake
where to go if they need to evacuate
to memorize phone numbers
the odor of gas
the sound of smoke detectors, fire alarms
assign a friend or relative as an alternate guardian to assist after an earthquake if you can’t