One of these agencies is The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC says, “Families can cope with disaster by preparing in advance and working together as a team” (“Make a Plan”), and here are their tips for developing a disaster communication plan: Identify an out of town contact, who family members can call to let them know they are safe, teach everyone how to text because in an emergency, text messages are more likely delivered than phone calls, subscribe to an emergency alert system, and teach everyone how to call 911 (“Make a Plan”). The CDC also has general tips for developing a disaster plan: Learn your community’s warning signals, determine the best escape routes from home, find the safe spots at home for each type of disaster, show each family member how and when to turn off the water, gas, and electricity at the main switches, practice the plan by quizzing family periodically, and check the emergency supplies throughout the year to replace batteries, food, and water as needed (“Make a