A personal support network is a group of at least three people you know and trust and who would help you during an emergency.
How do you create a support network?
- Ask people you trust if they are willing to help you in case of an emergency. Identify contacts for important locations such as home, work or school. Neighbors are often the closest and most available contacts in an emergency.
- Tell these support people where your emergency kit is stored. Give one member a key to your home.
- Include a support network contact who is far enough away that they are unlikely to be affected by the same emergency.
- Work with your support network to develop a plan that meets your needs.
- Practice your emergency plan with your network. If applicable, show them how your special needs equipment works.
- Are You Prepared?
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- Types of Emergencies and How to Prepare
- Path to Preparedness - Safety Plan Checklist
- Emergency Alerts
- Emergency Kits
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- Non-Visible Disabilities
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- Personal Support Network
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