Who should create a disaster plan including emergency supplies and where to meet in case of an emergency?
a. All families
b. All government officials
c. All public health employees
d. Members of Congress and the Supreme Court
ANS: A
The American Red Cross publishes many pamphlets and educational materials to help individuals, families, neighborhoods, schools, and businesses prepare for potential disasters. The key actions it recommends are: (1) identify potential disaster events, (2) create a disaster plan for sheltering in place or for evacuation, (3) assemble a disaster supplies kit, and (4) practice and maintain the plan. The disaster plan should include an emergency communications plan, a predetermined meeting place for family members or significant others, and plans for care of pets in the event that evacuation is required.
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