Family Emergency Preparedness: Five tips to be ready

Here are five resources to help keep your family at the ready in the case of an emergency.

3. Draft a family communication plan

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Georgia National Guardsman Sergeant 1st Class Ron Tuttle directs traffic as a fellow guardsman helps a civilian to their abandoned vehicle in Atlanta on Jan. 30.

Build a plan for the entire family that addresses who to call during what emergencies and how to get in contact with each member of the family. Have this communication plan ready for baby-sitters and share it with family not in the area. Visit, the Fema.gov website for a free communications plan template.

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