Emergency situations

Keep it in an accessible place.

kip ɪt ɪn ən əkˈsɛsəbəl pleɪs

Replace expired items promptly.

ɹɪˈpleɪs ɪkˈspaɪəɹd ˈaɪtəmz ˈpɹɒmptli

How will we contact each other?

haʊ wɪl wi kənˈtækt iːtʃ ˈʌðər

Verify identity before opening.

ˈvɛrɪfaɪ aɪˈdɛntɪti bɪˈfɔːr ˈoʊpənɪŋ

Join community safety programs.

dʒɔɪn kəˈmjuːnɪti ˈseɪfti ˈproʊɡræmz

Is anyone trained in first aid?

ɪz ˈɛniwʌn treɪnd ɪn ˈfɜːrst eɪd

Store them in a waterproof bag.

stɔːr ðəm ɪn ə ˈwɔːtərˌpruːf bæɡ.

Follow its clear voice prompts.

ˈfɑːloʊ ɪts klɪr vɔɪs ˈprɑmpts

Know your home's escape routes.

noʊ jʊr hoʊmz ɪˈskeɪp raʊts

Pack non-perishable food items.

pæk nɒn pərˈɪʃəbl fuːd ˈaɪtəmz

What about important documents?

wət əˈbaʊt ɪmˈpɔːrtənt ˈdɑːkjumənts

Monitor local weather forecasts.

ˈmɒnɪtər ˈloʊkəl ˈwɛðər ˈfɔːrkæsts

What about pets during disaster?

wʌt əˈbaʊt pɛts ˈdʊrɪŋ dɪˈzæstər

Provide comfort and reassurance.

pɹəˈvaɪd ˈkʌmfəɹt ænd ˌɹiːəˈʃʊəɹəns

How often should I check my kit?

haʊ ˈɔːfən ʃʊd aɪ tʃɛk maɪ kɪt

Choose items needing no cooking.

tʃuːz ˈaɪtəmz ˈniːdɪŋ nəʊ ˈkʊkɪŋ

Keep doors locked while driving.

kiːp dɔːrz lɒkt waɪl draɪvɪŋ

What to do during an earthquake?

wʌt tuː duː ˈdʊrɪŋ æn ˈɜːrθkweɪk

Who is our out-of-state contact?

hu ɪz aʊər aʊt əv steɪt ˈkɑnˌtækt

Should I open door to strangers?

ʃʊd aɪ ˈoʊpən dɔr tu ˈstreɪndʒərz

Secure your home before a storm.

sɪˈkjʊr jʊr hoʊm bɪˈfɔr ə stɔrm

Include pet supplies in your kit.

ɪnˈkluːd pɛt səˈplaɪz ɪn jɔː kɪt

Seal windows and doors if needed.

siːl ˈwɪndoʊz ənd dɔːrz ɪf ˈniːdɪd

What to do if clothes catch fire?

wɒt tə duː ɪf kloʊðz kætʃ faɪər

How long has this been happening?

haʊ lɔŋ hæz ðɪs bɪn ˈhæpənɪŋ

It can provide vital information.

ɪt kən prəˈvaɪd ˈvaɪtl̩ ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən

Never open the door to strangers.

ˈnɛvər ˈoʊpən ðə dɔːr tə ˈstreɪndʒərz

Stop, Drop, and Roll immediately.

stɑp drɑp ənd roʊl ɪˈmiːdiətli

What is our emergency phone tree?

wʌt ɪz aʊɚ ɪˈmɝːdʒənsi foʊn triː

What first-aid items are crucial?

wʌt ˈfɜrst ˌeɪd ˈaɪtəmz ɑr ˈkruʃəl

Describe the person and location.

/dɪˈskraɪb ðə ˈpɜːrsən ənd loʊˈkeɪʃən/ /ɡɪv mi ði ˌaɪ piː ˈeɪ ʌv ðɪs ˈsɛntəns/

Do not move the person if injured.

duː nɒt muːv ðə ˈpɜːsn̩ ɪf ˈɪndʒəd

What are common car warning signs?

wʌt ɑr ˈkɑmən kɑr ˈwɔrnɪŋ saɪnz

What to do during a home break-in?

wʌt tə duː ˈdʊrɪŋ ə hoʊm ˈbreɪkˌɪn

Don't overload electrical outlets.

doʊnt ˌoʊvərˈloʊd ɪˈlɛktrɪkəl ˈaʊtlɛts

How to report a suspicious person?

haʊ tuː rɪˈpɔːrt ə səˈspɪʃəs ˈpɜːrsən

Include food, water, and first aid.

ɪnˈkluːd fuːd, ˈwɔːtər, ænd fɜːrst eɪd.

Include a flashlight and batteries.

ɪnˈkluːd ə ˈflæʃˌlaɪt ænd ˈbætəriz

Where is your family meeting point?

wɛər ɪz jɔr ˈfæməli ˈmiːtɪŋ pɔɪnt

Stay calm and assess the situation.

steɪ kɑm ænd əˈsɛs ðə ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃən

Where is our primary meeting place?

wɛər ɪz aʊər ˈpraɪmɛri ˈmiːtɪŋ pleɪs

Keep them in wallets and backpacks.

/kip ðəm ɪn ˈwɑlɪts ænd ˈbækˌpækz/

What about a battery-powered radio?

wʌt əˈbaʊt ə ˈbætəri ˈpaʊərd ˈreɪdioʊ

What is your family emergency plan?

wʌt ɪz jʊər ˈfæmɪli ɪˈmɜːrdʒənsi plæn

Create a family communication plan.

kɹiːˈeɪt ə ˈfæmɪli kəˌmjunɪˈkeɪʃən plæn

Do we have emergency contact cards?

duː wiː hæv ɪˈmɜːrdʒənsi ˈkɑːntækt kɑːrdz

Ensure safety for everyone involved.

ɪnˈʃʊər ˈseɪfti fɔr ˈɛvriˌwʌn ɪnˈvɑlvd

Consider a backpack for portability.

kənˈsɪdər ə ˈbækˌpæk fɔr ˌpɔrtəˈbɪləti

We need a family communication plan.

wi niːd ə ˈfæmɪli kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃən plæn

My car broke down. What should I do?

maɪ kɑːr broʊk daʊn. wʌt ʃʊd aɪ duː?