1. Gather information about hazards. Contact the National Weather Service office in Peachtree City, the local emergency management office, or an American Red Cross chapter in your area. Find out what type of disasters could occur and how to respond. Also, it is a good idea to learn your community's warning signals and evacuation plans.
2. Meet with your family to create a plan. Discuss the information gathered. Pick two places to meet: a spot outside of your home for an emergency such as a fire, and a place outside of your neighborhood in case you can't return home. Choose an out-of-state friend or relative as a check-in contact for everyone to call if the family gets separated. Finally, discuss what to do if the family is evacuated.
3. Implement your plan.
Post emergency numbers by phones.
Install safety features in your home (smoke detectors and fire extinguishers).
Inspect your home for potential hazards (look for items that can fall or catch fire) and correct them.
Have your family learn basic safety measures, such as how to use a fire extinguisher, and how to turn off the water, gas, and electricity in your home.
Teach children how & when to call 911 or another emergency services number.
Keep supplies in your home to meet your needs for at least three days.
Assemble a disaster supplies kit with items you may need during an evacuation and store the supplies in sturdy containers. This kit should include water, food that won't spoil, one day of clothing a blanket for each person, a first aid kit, prescription drugs, tools, batteries, a flashlight, and some extra money.
Protect any important documents in water proof containers.
4. Practice and maintain your plan. Quiz your family to make sure they remember meeting places, phone numbers, and safety rules. Conduct practice drills.
Additional Resources:
www.weather.gov 
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