Family Disaster Plan
Do you have one?
Families should be prepared for all hazards that could affect their area. The Federal Emergency Management Agency, the American Red Cross and the National Weather Service urge every family to develop a family disaster plan. Where will your family be when disaster strikes? They could be anywhere - at work, at school, or in the car. How will you find each other? Will you know if your children are safe? Disaster may force you to evacuate your neighborhood or confine you to your home. What would you do if basic services - water, gas, electricity, or telephones - were cut off?
Follow these basic steps to develop a family disaster plan. Meet with your family to create a plan. Discuss the information you have gathered. Pick two places to meet: a spot outside your home for an emergency, such as a fire, a location away from your neighborhood in case you can't return home. Choose an out-of-state friend as your "family check-in-contact" for everyone to call if the family gets separated. Discuss what you would do if advised to evacuate. Implement your plan. (1) Post emergency telephone numbers by phones; (2) Install safety features in your house, such as smoke detectors and fire extinguishers; (3) Inspect your home for potential hazards (such as items that can move, fall, break, or catch fire) and correct them; (4) Have your family learn basic safety measures, such as CPR and first aid; how to use a fire extinguisher; and how and when to turn off water, gas, and electricity in your home; (5) Teach children how and when to call 911 or your local Emergency Medical Services number; (6) Keep enough supplies in your home to meet your needs for at least three days. Assemble a disaster supplies kit with items you may need in case of an evacuation. Store these supplies in sturdy, easy-to-carry containers, such as backpacks or duffle bags. Keep important family documents in a waterproof container. Keep a smaller disaster supplies kit in the trunk of your car.
Practice and maintain your plan. Ask questions to make sure your family remembers meeting places, phone numbers, and safety rules. Conduct drills. Test your smoke detectors monthly and change the batteries two times each year. |
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The warmth of spring is a great reason to get out and give your car a good cleaning. After months of cold winter weather, and the dirt and grime our cars pick up during the winter months, your car is probably in need of a spring cleaning. It is especially important to remove any lingering road salt or other de-icing chemicals off of your vehicle.
Start by tackling your car's interior. To clean your vehicle's upholstery, use a  sponge or a spray with dry-cleaning fluid, or a warm water and vinegar solution, to wipe off any stains. Repeat the procedure until all stains are gone. Stubborn stains can be treated with a commercial stain treatment. Vinyl interior surfaces of your car will benefit from treatment with a surface protector. Be sure to get to those surfaces that are hard to reach, including around panel switches and along seams.
On the exterior of your car, check for any areas that need paint touchups. You can usually purchase paint that matches your car's surface. Cover any small scratches or bare areas that might be prone to rust.
To keep from having to spend hours washing your car every so often, spend some time each week cleaning the exterior and tires. If you commit each week to washing your vehicle, it will only take a short time to complete the job, since you haven't let the dirt build up on your car.
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P.O. Box 10544Murfreesboro,Tennessee 37129
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(866) 336-8762
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