Wednesday, September 1, 2010

Emergency Preparedness Checklist

Create an Emergency Plan

Meet with household members to discuss the dangers of fire, severe weather, earthquakes and other emergencies. Explain how to respond to each.

Find the safe spots in your home for each type of disaster.
Discuss what to do about power outages and personal injuries.
Draw a floor plan of your home. Mark two escape routes from each room.
Show family members how to turn off the water, gas and electricity at main switches when necessary.
Post emergency telephone numbers near telephones.
Teach children how and when to call 911, police and fire.
Instruct household members to turn on the radio for emergency information.
Pick one out-of-state and one local friend or relative for family members to call if separated during a disaster (it is often easier to call out-of-state than within the affected area).
Teach children your out-of-state contact’ s phone numbers.
Pick two emergency meeting places. 1) A place near your home in case
of a fire. 2) A place outside your neighbor-
hood in case you cannot return home after a disaster.
Take a basic first aid and CPR class. Keep family records in a water and
fire-proof container.

Prepare a Disaster
Supplies Kit

Assemble supplies you might need in an evacuation. Storetheminaneasy-to-carry container such as a backpack or duffle bag.
Include:
A supply of water (one gallon per person per day). Store water in sealed, unbreakable containers. Identify the storage date and replace every six months.
A supply of non-perishable packaged or canned food and a non-electric can opener.
Achangeofclothing,raingearand sturdy shoes.
Blankets or sleeping bags. A first aid kit and prescription
medications.
An extra pair of glasses.
A battery-powered radio, flashlight and plenty of extra batteries.
Credit cards and cash.
An extra set of car keys.
A list of family physicians.
A list of important family informa- tion; the style and serial number of medical devices such as pacemakers.
Special items for infants, elderly or disabled family members.

 

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