One of the most important steps anyone can take is to creating or updating an emergency plan. Consider strategic planning that includes emergency alerts, evacuation routes, shelter options, and an emergency preparedness kit. Be sure to discuss these plans with everyone in the household, including children and older family members - and don’t forget to include your pets in the plan.

One of the most important steps anyone can take is to creating or updating an emergency plan. Consider strategic planning that includes emergency alerts, evacuation routes, shelter options, and an emergency preparedness kit. Be sure to discuss these plans with everyone in the household, including children and older family members - and don’t forget to include your pets in the plan. Every household should have a basic emergency supply kit that can be quickly accessed if needed. At a minimum, consider including: Store the kit in an easy-to-reach location and review it at least once a year to replace expired items. Not sure where to start? Ready.gov offers simple, practical guidance on everything from building an emergency kit to creating a family communication plan. Visit Ready.gov Hurricane Preparedness to explore tips and gain resources to help you and your family stay ready year-round. Copy and paste this code into your website. <a href="http://www.manassascity.org/news_detail_T11_R393.php">Your Link Name</a> Share this page on your favorite Social network Copy and paste this code into your website. <a href="http://www.manassascity.org/news_detail_T11_R393.php">Your Link Name</a> Share this page on your favorite Social network