• Carefully select two or three rendezvous points that they could walk to. It will be easier to look for them in two or three places than all over the country. These could be the home of a friend or other family member, or municipal or church facilities
• Select a “check-in point.” This will be a relative or a friend, someone the children know well, that lives well outside the area. Often it is easier to call outside a disaster area than it is to call into the area. The designated check-in point (person) gathers information about family members when they call: name, status, location, and needs. This information can then be relayed to parents (when they make contacts) or even to emergency personnel.
• If cell phones work, TEXT, don’t talk (unless you are in danger). Texting takes less band width and you have a better chance of getting through.
• Make sure everyone has a complete list of emergency contacts. Even if phones aren’t working, the doctor, dentist, school teacher, Bishop, home teacher or neighbor you list may be able to help authorities reunite you with your child. There are excellent templates available online at: www.ready.gov/make-a-plan or www.redcross.org/prepare/location/home-family/plan.

• To be examined and revised during each General Conference weekend
• Do I have necessary medications on hand?
• Are all flashlights working? Spare batteries? Other forms of emergency lighting?
• Are all gas cans full of fuel?
• Are emergency radios operational? Are emergency frequencies at hand?
• Is first aid kit complete and up to date?
• Check fire extinguishers. Are they full?
• Do we have extra cash on hand?
• Do we have consecrated oil on hand?
• Review status of 72 hour kits. Does anything need to be changed or updated?
• Check all car's fluid levels, tire pressure, belts, availability of jack and lug wrench, and lights. Is your car stocked with emergency supplies?
• How accessible are your important documents?

Smoke Alarms

• There is one smoke alarm on every level of the home and inside and outside each sleeping area.
• Smoke alarms are tested and cleaned monthly.
• Smoke alarm batteries are changed as needed.
• Smoke alarms are less than 10 years old.

Cooking Safety

• Cooking area is free from items that can catch fire.
• Kitchen stove hood is clean and vented to the outside.
• Pots are not left unattended on the stove.

Electrical and Appliance Safety

• Electrical cords do not run under rugs.
• Electrical cords are not frayed or cracked.
• Circuit-protected, multi-prong adapters are used for additional outlets.
• Large and small appliances are plugged directly into wall outlets.
• Clothes dryer lint and venting system are clean.

Candle Safety

• Candles are in sturdy fire-proof containers that won’t be tipped over.
• All candles are extinguished before going to bed or leaving the room.
• Children and pets are never left unattended with candles.

Carbon Monoxide Alarms

• Carbon monoxide alarms are located on each level of the home.
• Carbon monoxide alarms are less than 7 years old.

Heating Safety

• Chimney and furnaces are cleaned and inspected yearly.
• Furniture and other items that can catch fire are at least 3 feet from fireplaces, wall heaters, baseboards, and space heaters.
• Fireplace and barbeque ashes are placed outdoors in a covered metal container at least 3 feet from anything that can catch fire.
• Extension cords are never used with space heaters.
• Heaters are approved by a national testing laboratory and have the tip-over shut-off function.

Home Escape Plan

• Have two ways out of each room.
• Know to crawl low to the floor when escaping to avoid toxic smoke.
• Know that once you’re out, stay out.
• Know where to meet after the escape.
• Meeting place should be near the front of your home, so firefighters know you are out.
• Practice your fire escape plan.