• Discuss the types of hazards that could affect your home and family.

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• Locate a safe room within your home. This should be on the lowest level a basement is best. Put as many walls between you and the outside as possible.

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• Determine RALLY POINTS.

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• Have an out-of-state friend as a family contact, so all your family members have a single point of contact.

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• Make a plan for your pets NOW!

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• Post emergency phone numbers and make sure you children know when to call 911.

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• Check insurance coverage. Flood damage is not usually covered by homeowners insurance.

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• Have a disaster supply kit.

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• Use a NOAA Weather Radio and remember to replace its batteries.