Once you get your home prepared, encourage your neighbors and family members to get ready, too.  

• Trade phone numbers with your neighbors.
• Share a key with a trusted neighbor
• Help them build their kit
• Share your plan with them, particularly if they are part of your plan
• Discuss best practices, including where and how to store their emergency kit
• Ascertain if anyone has special needs and would need assistance
• Offer to help an elderly neighbor or differently-abled neighbor get prepared.
  • The Red Cross recommends having a small group of 3-4 people periodically check in with elderly or differently-abled neighbors. That way there is always a back-up in the event one caregiver is unable to respond.
  • It’s important that these people communicate the person’s status to each other.