Key points
This animated public service announcement provides information on how to prepare for an emergency evacuation.
Script
Be prepared in case you need to evacuate.
- Never ignore an order to evacuate.
- Only take what you really need with you: cell phone, chargers, medicines, ID, cash, and car emergency kit.
- Turn off the gas, electricity, and water. Unplug your appliances.
- Follow emergency routes.
- Know where you can evacuate with your pet.
Get more safety tips: www.cdc.gov/disasters.
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National Center for Environmental Health
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Published: May 15, 2024
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