emergency evacuation plan

Write an emergency evacuation plan for home and travel include a list of emergency items.
Why You Need a Plan: Emergencies and disasters can occur anytime, anywhere. Some are seasonal and allow time for preparations; others occur swiftly and without warning. Example: fire Communications, transportation, utilities and other essential services could be disrupted by disasters. Organizations prepare for emergencies with thorough planning. Individuals and families should do the same based on the kinds of emergencies that can occur in their region and community. Although the emergency incident may vary, the elements of an effective response are often the same.
Develop a Family Emergency Plan: Have a family meeting to discuss potential emergency situations. Talk about what each family member is responsible for. Ensure that elderly family members, who may not live with you, are included in your emergency plan. Maintain a list of the family’s required medications, prescribed dosages, and the names and telephone numbers of family doctors. If you use a pacemaker or other medical equipment, keep the make and model, serial number and other pertinent information with you at all times. If important family papers or photos are kept at home, store them in a portable, fireproof, and waterproof container.
Plan how your family will stay in contact if separated by a disaster or emergency. Pick two meeting places: (1) a location at a safe distance from your home in case of fire; and, (2) a place outside your neighborhood in case you cannot return home. During fire you need to evacuate the house as soon as possible. If there are others in the home like kids, elderly it’s our responsibility to help them take out of the house. I think we should have a bell with high pitched sound to alarm the family members in our home if something happens like fire. If the house is double story always have a ladder to jump down safely. don’t forget your cell phone .
Other necessary equipment that is needed are :Water, one gallon of water per person per day for at least three days, for drinking and sanitation .Food, at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food .Battery-powered and extra batteries for both Flashlight and extra batteries First aid kit, Whistle to signal for help Dust mask, to help filter contaminated air and plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter-in-place Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation .