Preparedness Survey
We just finished our city emergency drill. Are you ready for a real one? Please use this check survey to test your preparedness. It will teach you what your weak areas are.
FOOD
- I have enough food for my family for 14 days
- I have enough food for my family for 3 months
- I have enough food for my family for 1 year
- I know how to use and prepare my stored food
- I have many recipes for my stored food
- My stored food is little adjustment to my current diet
- My stored food is properly kept and rotated regularly
- I have used the Family Dry Pack in Layton/Ogden
- I have an alternative cooking source
WATER
- I have 1 gal water/person/day for 14 days
- I know water purifying techniques
- I have a water purifying system
- My stored water has been changed in the last 2 years
FINANCIAL
- I have a financial reserve to last 3-6 months
- I have sufficient cash at home
FAMILY
- I know what should be in my Family Plan
- My family each has an emergency contact list
- My family has an out of area/state contact list
- My family has a local/area meeting place
- I have important information secured and copied
- I have current photos of my family
SAFETY
- I know First Aid/CPR skills
- I have flashlights that work
- I know how to shut off my water/gas/electricity
- I have and know how to use a fire extinguisher
- I have an emergency radio (battery/solar)
- I have an alternate source of safe heat/warmth
EVACUATION
- I have a 72 hour kit for each family member
- My 72 hour kits are rotated every 6 months (summer/winter)
- My cars all have car emergency kits
- My cars are always 1/2 full of gas
- We have a fire escape plan for our home
Question: If you could not purchase anything for 2 weeks, what 3 things would you need/miss the most?
Now you know what you need to work on. You don't have to panic or go in debt to get everything ready by tomorrow. Just make goals and try to accomplish something each month as you are able. Doing something gets you farther than saying one day I'll work on it and then do nothing. Some of us may need to re-evaluate our priorities. Make your families first and sleep well at night.
