Storm Preparation & Recovery Tips

BEFORE A STORM

Create a Family Plan

Make a plan. Practice. Practice. Practice.

Choose an emergency contact - A friend or family member out of town may be easier to reach in an emergency. Family members will contact this person in an emergency to let them know they are safe.
Make sure everyone knows how to contact the emergency contact
Know emergency contact numbers - Post them near your home phone & save them in your cell phones
Choose multiple meeting places - choose a place that is on high ground but easily accessible for all family members

Download the Ready Maricopa app for an easy walk-through of Emergency Preparation!

At Home Emergency Kit

In an emergency, you may not have access to food, water, or electricity for several days. Prepare an emergency kit last will last you at least 3 days. Remember to make the kit make sense for your family!

Food - choose foods that are easy to make and will not spoil (Don’t forget the fur family members!)
Water - 1 gallon per person per day
Manual can opener
First-aid supplies
Blankets
Matches/Lighter - store in a sealed plastic container
Flashlight & Batteries
Special Need Items - Medical needs, baby needs, pet needs

Print a copy of our Emergency Kit Checklist to help you prepare.

Food & Water
First-Aid Supplies
Personal Care Items
Flashlight, Radio, & Batteries
Cell Phone charger
Copies of Important Documents (store in a double zipped freezer bag for protection)
Extra Cash, map of the area, & extra keys of house & car
Unique family needs - baby needs, pet needs

Each family is unique. Pack things that make sense for your family. If you have children, get them involved! They can add one of their favorite games to the kit to keep the family occupied during stressful situations.