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es for all types of emergencies, including natural and manmade disasters. A companion Web site, www.ListoVirginia. gov, is available for Spanishspeaking Virginians.
To prepare families and business for unexpected emergencies, every Virginian should:
Put together an emergency supply kit, to include, among other things, essential items to last at least three days such as a battery-powered radio and extra batteries, food and water, flashlights, a first aid kit, blankets and medications.
Make a communication plan, which involves discussing the hazards and threats for your area and what your family would do during an actual emergency. As you create your plan, decide on a meeting place if your family cannot return home, designate an out-oftown friend or relative as a point-of-contact and plan for the specific needs of your household, such as an evacuation shelter for pets or transportation for medical equipment.
Stay informed by listening for the most local, up-to-date information from emergency officials before, during and after a disaster. Local media will convey instructions from local, state and federal government partners, such as details about evacuation orders, how to safely stay where you are and when the emergency has passed.
In addition, Virginians can resolve to help others through several Citizen Corps volunteer programs. Visit http:// www.vaemergency.com/citcorps for more information.
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