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Personal Preparedness Planning

  1. Does your residence have a smoke detector?
  2. Does your car have a spare tire?
  3. Is there a box of bandages in your medicine cabinet?

If you answered yes to any of the questions, then you have experiences in preparing for an emergency. These may seem like small things but small things can save lives.

Emergencies happen! It can be a tornado, fire, armed intruder, flood, or a water shortage. No one wants to think about accidents or disasters. But being prepared for an emergency can help protect you. The whole point of emergency preparation is to do as much as possible before an emergency happens. Working together, we can be prepared and save lives.

The most important thing to remember in an emergency is to stay calm. If something happens, try to get as much information about the situation as possible. Many of us rely on TV, the radio, or the Internet for news. But some emergencies might knock out the electricity, which is why it is important to have a battery-powered radio nearby.

Northwest Missouri State University has a plan designed to protect the public, its residents, and property. But you are responsible for your own safety, even in an emergency. This booklet focuses on preparing you by using the following steps: create a plan for you, prepare an emergency kit for your car, residents and/or work, listen for information about what to do and where to go during an actual emergency.