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Emergency Communication PlansIt is important to make sure that the entire family is prepared and informed in the event of a disaster or emergency. You may not always be together when these events take place so you should have plans for making sure you are able to contact and find one another. A few easy steps to start your emergency communication plan are listed below.

Emergency Alerts: Understand how to receive emergency alerts. Make sure all family members are able to get alerts about an emergency from local officials. Check with your local emergency management agency to see what is available in your area, and learn more about alerts by visiting www.ready.gov/alerts.

Discuss Plans: Discuss family plans for disasters that may affect your area and plan where to go. Plan together in advance so that everyone in the household understands where to go during a different type of disaster like a hurricane, tornado, or wildfire.

Collect Information: Create a copy of the contact information for your family that includes: phone (work, cell, office) email, medical facilities, doctors, service providers, and school information.

Emergency Meeting Place: Decide on safe, familiar places where your family can go for protection or to reunite. Make sure these locations are accessible for household members with disabilities or access and functional needs. If you have pets or service animals, think about animal-friendly locations.

Share Information: Make sure everyone carries a copy in his or her backpack, purse, or wallet. You should also post a copy in ain your home, such as your refrigerator or family bulletin board.

Practice Plan: Have regular household meetings to review your emergency plans, communication plans and meeting place aftera disaster, and then practice, just like you would a fire drill.

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Backpack SafetyWhen used correctly, backpacks are a great way to carry the necessities of the school day. However, backpacks that are too heavy or that are worn incorrectly can cause problems for children and teenagers. Improperly used backpacks may injure muscles and joints which can lead to severe back, neck, and shoulder pain, as well as posture problems. Listed below are a few tips to prevent injury when using backpacks.

Shoulder Straps: Always use both shoulder straps. Slinging a backpack over one shoulder can strain muscles. Wearing a backpack on one shoulder may increase curvature of the spine. Tighten the straps so that the backpack is close to the body. The straps should hold the pack two inches above the waist.

Pack Light: The backpack should never weigh more than 10 to 20 percent of the user's total body weight.

Organize: Use all compartments to evenly distribute weight. Pack heavier items closest to the center of the back.

Lighten the Load: Do not carry all of the books needed for the day. Make frequent locker stops if possible.

Proper Body Alignment: When bending down, use both knees. Do not bend over at the waist when wearing or lifting a heavy backpack.

Choosing a Backpack: Look for a lightweight bag with a padded back and wide, padded shoulder straps.

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