Among the tasks that should be done in developing a household disaster plan are to identify the natural disasters most likely to occur in the community; determine the emergency response plans of local schools and businesses; instruct family members in how to respond to various types of emergencies; plan ways to contact other family members if separated during a disaster; identify two escape routes from each room in the house; and instruct family members in how and when to shut off water, gas, and electricity at the main switches. Family members should also take a first aid and CPR class; take steps to reduce the economic impact of disasters on property and health; and consider ways to help neighbors and make arrangements for pets. Emergency plans for people with special needs focus on the hearing impaired, those whose mobility is impaired, single working parents, non-English-speaking people, people without vehicles, and people with special dietary needs. Items described for a disaster kit encompass water, food, and emergency supplies, including first aid supplies, appropriate tools, sanitation and hygiene items, family documents and contact numbers, clothes and bedding, and specialty items. Supplies should be sufficient to last 3 days. There should be a kit not only in the home, but also at work and in each car.