Think of Your Family’s Needs

Before preparing your emergency plan, think of the needs and responsibilities of your family. Keep in mind these may include:

• Different ages of household members 
• Responsibilities for helping others 
• Dietary needs 
• Medical needs, including prescriptions, medical devices and equipment 
• Pets or service animals 

Make a Plan

Put a plan together on how your family will respond to a storm. Consider that during a widespread emergency, such as a hurricane, you may not have power for several days. Ask your family these questions and create a plan to respond. 

• How will we receive emergency alerts and warnings? 
• Do we need to update our emergency kit? 
• How do we plan to communicate with family and friends during and after the storm? 
• What is our plan to evacuate or seek other shelter, if needed? 

Sign Up for Alerts, Warnings 

Technology has made it easier to stay informed during emergencies. Before a storm hits, download an app that can give you weather alerts and warnings, such as the FEMA app. 

Know How to Report an Outage

To view or report a power outage, visit outage.jacksonemc.com, use the MyJacksonEMC mobile app or call 1-800-245-4044. 

Make an Emergency Kit

• Water (A gallon per person, per day per several days)
• Non-perishable food, such as dried fruit, peanut butter or energy bars
• Manual can opener
• Paper plates, plastic cups and utensils, paper towels
• Cash
• Prescription medications
• Extra batteries or an alternative power source
• Toiletries
• Battery-powered or hand-cranked radio
• Sleeping bag or warm blanket for each person
• Flashlights
• Whistle to signal for helo
• First aid kit
• Pet food
• Baby supplies (formula, diapers, etc.)
• Extra pair of eyeglasses
   

For more severe weather preparation tips, visit jacksonemc.com/storm.