Preparedness Month Toolkit

🚨 Emergencies can strike without warning. Take time this week to talk with your family about where to go and how to get in touch if you are separated. Write down important numbers, choose a meeting spot, and practice your plan together. Being prepared today makes tomorrow safer. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Learn more👉: https://oklahoma.gov/oem/readyok/be-prepared/twelveways/make-a-plan.html
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Communication is key during an emergency. 📱 Make sure every member of your household knows how to send a text. Odd fact, sometimes it’s easier to call out of state when local lines are jammed.

Your family should also have two meeting places if you can’t go home. One near the house and the other outside the neighborhood. Stay connected, stay safe.  

Learn more👉: https://oklahoma.gov/oem/readyok/be-prepared/twelveways/test-family-communication-plan.html
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A plan is peace of mind. 💡 Sit down with your loved ones and neighbors, discuss how you’ll handle different emergencies—whether it’s fire, severe weather, or an evacuation. When everyone knows their role, you can act quickly and calmly. Talk about how you might support one another in the event of a disaster. 

Learn more👉: https://oklahoma.gov/oem/readyok/be-prepared/twelveways/plan-with-neighbors.html
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🧰 An emergency kit is your lifeline in a disaster. Start with the basics: water (1 gallon per person per day), non-perishable food, flashlight, extra batteries, first aid kit, and medications. Add copies of important documents and cash in small bills. The time to prepare is now.

Learn more👉: https://oklahoma.gov/oem/readyok/be-prepared/twelveways/assemble-or-update-supplies.html
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Pets are family too! 🐾 Don’t forget to pack for them when you build your kit. Include food, water, bowls, leashes, medication, and comfort items like a toy or blanket. In an emergency, having these items ready keeps everyone—two- or four-legged—safe and cared for.
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🚗💡 Emergencies don’t just happen at home—be prepared on the road too!
Pack a car emergency kit with: Jumper cables 🔋, Flashlight + extra batteries 🔦, First aid kit 🩹, Water & snacks 💧🍫, Blanket 🛏️, Phone charger 📱, Road flares or reflectors 🚧.

A little preparation keeps you safe wherever the road takes you. 🛣️
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📲 When seconds count, alerts save lives. Emergencies can happen anytime — don’t be the last to know. By signing up for emergency alerts, you’ll get critical information sent straight to your phone or email.

✅ Weather warnings
✅ Evacuation notices
✅ Safety instructions

Have another source for information, like a weather radio, should your phone not work. Stay informed. Stay safe.
Learn more 👉https://oklahoma.gov/oem/readyok/be-prepared/twelveways/alertsandwarnings.html 
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Do you know the risks where you live? Every community faces different hazards—whether it’s tornadoes, floods, wildfires, or winter storms. Take time to learn about the threats in your area and how to prepare for them. Awareness today leads to safety tomorrow.  ⚡ 🌪 🔥 ❄️

Learn more👉: https://oklahoma.gov/oem/readyok/be-aware.html 
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When disaster strikes, make sure you’re getting information from trusted sources. ✅ Follow us, your local emergency management, the National Weather Service, or official state agencies. Don’t rely on rumors—accurate information helps you make the right decisions fast.
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💪Preparedness is stronger when we work together. 🤝 Volunteer with a local Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), community group, or neighborhood watch. You can help your community respond better in a crisis by learning skills and sharing knowledge. Together, we are more resilient.

Learn more👉: https://oklahoma.gov/oem/readyok/be-prepared/twelveways/get-involved-in-community-.html
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💵 Disasters are stressful enough without the added worry of unexpected costs. One way to prepare is by setting aside a little money each month for emergencies. Even a small amount—just a few dollars—can make a big difference when you need gas, lodging, or supplies after a disaster.

Tip: Keep some cash in small bills as part of your emergency kit. Power outages or network failures can make credit and debit cards useless.

Saving now = peace of mind later. Your future self will thank you.

Learn more👉: https://oklahoma.gov/oem/readyok/be-prepared/twelveways/save-for-emergencies.html  🙌 #PreparednessMonth #Preptember

Important Documents – Keep Them Safe. 📂 In an emergency, having quick access to your important documents 📄 can save you time, stress, and frustration. Collect copies of things like:

🪪 IDs and birth certificates
📝 Insurance policies
💊 Medical information
💳 Bank account records
🏡 Property deeds or leases

Store them in a waterproof, fireproof container at home, and keep digital copies securely backed up. You can also add them to your “go bag” so they’re ready if you must leave quickly.

Protecting your paperwork today means a faster recovery tomorrow.

Learn more👉: https://oklahoma.gov/oem/readyok/be-prepared/twelveways/safeguard-documents.html
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