Disaster Preparedness
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The document discusses the importance of having disaster preparedness plans and kits for families. It recommends that families create kits with necessary supplies like food, water, medicine and items for children. It also advises developing plans where families designate meeting spots, decide on escape routes from their home, assign roles to family members, and practice the plans they create. The overall goal is to convince families that having an emergency plan and kit can help save lives during disasters like earthquakes, hurricanes or other emergencies.
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