Disaster Survival Info Pack Personal Use Ebook

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There's always the possibility that after a quake, you may be separated from your family members. For this reason, you need a communication plan so that everyone knows where everyone else is and that they are safe.

Don’t expect to be able to use phones or internet service after an earthquake. There is a possibility that all systems may be down. Stress to your family members the importance of being at your designated meeting point. Tell them not to assume they can just call you.

Choose one relative or family friend outside of the area for everyone to contact. Once you are in an area with phone service you need to contact this person. If you become separated, everyone knows to call them and check in. They can then relay the information to each member that calls or contacts them. It's good to choose someone outside the area in case the entire area has no phone service.

Keep conversations with your out-of-area contacts short and sweet. Tell them everyone's condition and anything else they need to know, and say goodbye. The phone system can go out at any time and someone else may be trying to contact them.

In your cell phone address book, write 'ICE' next to phone numbers of emergency contacts. This stands for In Case of Emergency and rescue workers recognize it. If they find your cell phone, they can contact these numbers.

Everyone in your family should know all emergency numbers. This should include local emergency services, area hospitals and the American Red Cross. Make sure they know how to dial these numbers and get help.

Teach your kids and elderly family members how to use text messaging. Often after an earthquake the phone lines are jammed but text messages can go through.

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