• Introduction: Preparing for an emergency
• Quick Checklist
• Your emergency preparedness kit
• Keeping informed
• Contact information
• Handling mail safely
• Reporting suspicious activity
• When electrical power is lost
• Emergency shelter
• Checking on relatives and neighbors
• Evacuation
• Chemical/biological emergencies
• Emergency planning for pets
• Emergency planning for businesses
• Making financial preparations
• Children in school
• Keeping warm
• Links to Additional Information

Falcon Heights Home Guide to Emergency Preparedness

Keeping Warm

Select a single room in the home in which the entire family can live – ideally a room that gets sunlight during daylight hours.

Use fireplaces and wood-burning stoves with care, and always supervise them when burning. Make sure the fireplace is in proper working condition and has been inspected regularly.

Wear layers of clothing, including sweaters and coats, which hold warm air and help to maintain body heat for longer periods.

For homes with natural gas heaters, keep meters and vents clear of ice and snow.

When Electrical Power Is Lost

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