Why an out-of-state contact is essential for emergencies

Emergency Preparedness Specialist Cari Butler explains why having an out-of-state contact is essential in case of emergencies
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Why an out-of-state contact is essential for emergencies

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When you are making your plan, you also want to keep in mind to have an out-of-state contact person. That is one of the most important things that you can do because you are going to share that plan with the out-of-state person that you choose. It could be your mom, it could be your dad; but make sure they are accessible. The reason why we are doing this is because we don't know if we are able to communicate through our phone lines or our texting. No one knows. No one knows what our lines of communication are going to be. Some people think that you are going to be able to call out-of-state rather than in state. In the event that we do have an earthquake, for example. You would call your out-of-state contact person and then the other person in Los Angeles, or wherever you were, would call the out-of-state contact person. Then they would say, "Yes, I've talked to so-and-so, she's okay, we're sticking to the plan. You need to go to the park," or wherever you've decided that you want to go. In regards to the babysitter, as part of your plan, you want to let them know that in the event of an emergency, when you guys are out to dinner. This is your plan. This is your out-of-state contact person. As far as school goes, you also really do want to know what the plan is for school and how they handle emergencies at your child's school.

Emergency Preparedness Specialist Cari Butler explains why having an out-of-state contact is essential in case of emergencies

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Cari Butler

Emergency Preparedness Specialist

Cari Butler is a Westside Los Angeles mom and native Californian whose interest in Emergency Preparedness began when her daughter started school and was required to have a personal emergency kit. That raised the question: "Why shouldn't everyone have an emergency kit?" Her concern led her to thoroughly research the subject and then create her own business. She now provides consultation services for families and businesses, as well as offering the Emergency Café line of kits.

Cari’s mission is to get everyone prepared, and she has been on that mission since 2005.  She has been a guest speaker at several conferences and schools. She was asked to participate in the 100th Anniversary Earthquake Conference in San Francisco. Her client list is a virtual who’s who in Hollywood.  

Cari’s website, emergencycafe.com was just awarded the 2009 Best Safety Site by Nickelodeon Parent Choice Awards.  Emergency Café backpacks were the “IT” gift this season in the Dancing with the Stars television show gifting suite.  She is also a contributing writer and blogger on many mommy sites including Hot Moms Club, Gurumommy, Twittermoms, City Mommy and Mommy Track’d. In addition she has been featured on several TV shows and has done numerous radio spots as well.  

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