Emergencies can occur at any time and without warning
Make a Plan
Plain to be on your own for at least the first 72 hours. The following steps will help you prepare for any emergency.
- Designate an out-of-area contact person.
- Duplicate important documents and keep copies off-site, either in a safety deposit box or with someone you trust
- Inventory valuables, in writing and with photographs or video.
- Make a household/family plain.
- Make your home safe.
- Put together a disaster supply kit for home, car and pets
- When planning, consider the special needs of consider the special needs of children, seniors or people with disabilities, family members who don't speak English and pets.
Learn more about creating a Family Disaster Plan and download checklist from the health district website at.
www.southernnevadahealthdistrict.org/php/family.php
Build a Kit
Have supplies on hand for at least three days if an
emergency occurs.Store your kit in a easily accessible
location. Put contents in a large, watertight container that
you can move easily. Include a Go-Bag and prepare a bag
for each member of your family and your pets. There are six
basics you should stock in your home and Go-Bag: water,
food, first aid supplies, clothing and bedding, tools and
emergency supplies and special items.
Details about what to include in your kit are available at
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