This is the online version of a booklet produced by EMO. Copies are available at our General Office (contact info).

EMO gratefully acknowledges the contribution of the Charlotte-Meckleburg Emergency Management Office, Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.A. and the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Washington, D.C., U.S.A.

The Family Emergency Handbook was revised in June 2002.

Table of Contents

• Introduction
  • Before the Disaster Occurs
  • General Safety Information
• Severe Weather
  • Tornadoes
  • Lightning
  • Winter Storms
• Floods
• Hazardous Material Accidents
• Fire Safety
• First Aid
  • Choking
  • Poisoning
  • Bleeding
  • Bone or Joint Injuries
  • Eye Injuries
  • Burns and Scalds
  • Cold and Heat Exposure
  • Resuscication of Victim
• Emergency Checklists
  • Escape Plan
  • Emergency Phone Numbers