What You Need To Know

Personal Safety

The American Red Cross recommends three steps for the safety of your family.

Have an emergency kit with essentials:
  • Food
  • Water
  • First aid supplies
  • Pet food and supplies
Have a plan:
  • Know location of emergency supplies
  • Evacuation procedures
  • Where to meet if separated
  • Emergency phone numbers
Be informed:
  • Know first aid
  • Know how to find information in the event of a disaster

Financial Safety

Finances are often overlooked in emergency plans. These basics can help maintain financial stability in the event of a disaster.

Know your employer's disaster plans:
  • Will you continue to get a paycheck in the event of an emergency or temporary shutdown?
  • Can you substitute sick pay or vacation pay if you are unable to work?
  • Is there any other type of employer-paid assistance available?
Have a financial emergency kit that includes:
  • Cash sufficient for food, shelter and transportation for three days
  • Traveler's cheques
  • Change
Have an emergency fund with a reserve large enough to cover your bills for three to six months.
 
Keep lines of credit available.
 
Keep important documents in a secure but accessible location:
  • Driver's licenses
  • Birth certificates
  • Social Security cards
  • Insurance policies
  • Medical information
  • Financial records
  • Medical insurance cards
  • Perscription cards
Create an inventory of household belongings and keep your homeowners insurance up-to-date.

This site is provided for informational purposes only. PSECU does not claim to be certified professionally in disaster preparedness or recovery.