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FAMILY EMERGENCY PLAN CHECKLIST The next time disaster strikes, you may not have much time to act and local first responders may not be able to reach you right away. PREPARE NOW for a sudden emergency and discuss these ideas with your entire family to create a Family Emergency Plan. Even though this checklist looks long and scary, it is easy to do and can help you make a plan. We suggest you and your family review this list, then read through the Manual since there are many tips mentioned in various topics and Sections that could help develop your plan. PLEASE make some time in your busy lives to prepare for a disaster… a few minutes now could possibly save a life when a disaster hits. Remember - be aware… be prepared… and have a plan! LEARN ABOUT RISKS & EXISTING PLANS: (See Section 4 for phone numbers of State & Provincial Emergency Management offices and Red Cross - or check city/county white pages) [ ] Find out which disasters could occur in your area and ask officials how to prepare for each disaster… but read this Manual first. [ ] Ask how you will be warned of an emergency. [ ] Learn your community’s evacuation routes and map them out using a free service like Google Maps or Mapquest or order Depiction. [ ] Ask about special assistance for elderly or disabled persons. [ ] Ask your workplace about emergency plans and learn about plans at your children’s school(s) or day care center(s). TIPS ON MAKING YOUR FAMILY PLAN: (Review all and complete Family Emergency Plan on pages 12-13): [ ] Meet with household members to talk about the dangers of fire, severe weather, earthquakes and other emergencies. Explain how to respond to each using the tips in this Manual. [ ] Find safe spots in your home for each type of disaster that affects your community. (see Section 2 for explanations of each disaster) [ ] Talk about what to do when there are power outages and injuries. 8 www.itsadisaster.net or call 1-888-999-4325
[ ] Take a basic first aid and CPR class (or join a CERT - see page 224). [ ] Draw a floor plan of your home showing doors, windows and stairways. Mark locations of first aid and disaster kits, fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, ladders, and utility shut-off points. Next, use a colored pen to draw a broken line charting at least 2 escape routes from each room. And practice drills! [ ] Show family members how to turn off water, gas and electricity at the main switches when necessary. [ ] Post emergency telephone numbers near telephones and teach children how and when to call 9-1-1. (see Section 3) [ ] Make sure household members understand they should turn on the radio for emergency information. [ ] Pick one out-of-state and a 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.) [ ] Pick two emergency meeting places in case you can’t go home: 1) A place near your home. 2) A place outside the neighborhood. [ ] Teach children meeting places and emergency phone numbers in case you get separated during a crisis. [ ] Put ICE before a name and number in cell phone address books so First Responders would know who to call “In Case of Emergency”. [ ] Make sure family members know how to send and receive photos and text messages (if you have those capabilities on your cells). Also consider joining a network like Twitter or a local text message alert system to receive emergency broadcast warnings, updates, etc. [ ] Get some FRS walkie-talkies and teach family how to use them. [ ] Practice emergency evacuation drills with all household members at least two times each year. [ ] Consider doing a Living Will and/or a Healthcare Power of Attorney. [ ] Keep family records in a water- and fire-proof container. Consider keeping another set of records in a safety deposit box offsite. [ ] Check if you have enough insurance coverage. (see Section 2 for more information on flood insurance.) www.itsadisaster.net or call 1-888-999-4325 9
Page 1 and 2: IT’S A DISASTER! ...and what are
Page 3 and 4: MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR Dear Resi
Page 5 and 6: EVACUATION The District Department
Page 7 and 8: DISTRICT DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONM
Page 9 and 10: IMPORTANT DISTRICT TELEPHONE NUMBER
Page 11 and 12: DISTRICT EMERGENCY SHELTERS These s
Page 13 and 14: DISTRICT EMERGENCY SHELTERS (CONTIN
Page 15 and 16: IT’S A DISASTER! …and what are
Page 17 and 18: DEDICATION This manual is dedicated
Page 19 and 20: CONTENTS Disclaimer . . . . . . . .
Page 21 and 22: Smallpox . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Page 23 and 24: Heat-Related Illnesses . . . . . .
Page 25 and 26: DISASTER FACTS & FIGURES Both natur
Page 27 and 28: FACTS & FIGURES BY TYPE OF DISASTER
Page 29 and 30: Terrorism Between 1993 and 2006 the
Page 31: Section 1 Family Emergency Plan, Ki
Page 35 and 36: TIPS FOR PETS OR LIVESTOCK / LARGE
Page 37 and 38: EMERGENCY PLAN, continued Family Do
Page 39 and 40: [ ] Keep at least a three-day suppl
Page 41 and 42: - Antacid (for upset stomach) - Ant
Page 43 and 44: [ ] Signal flares [ ] Small hand to
Page 45 and 46: [ ] Denture needs [ ] Extra eye gla
Page 47 and 48: [ ] Water … as much as you can fi
Page 49 and 50: Section 2 Disaster Preparedness, Pr
Page 51 and 52: Soon we’ll explain what to do BEF
Page 53 and 54: Move valuables to higher ground If
Page 55 and 56: Landscape wisely Plant fire-resista
Page 57 and 58: Consider building a shelter or “s
Page 59 and 60: Remember ... it’s not a matter of
Page 61 and 62: What are YOU gonna do about… AVAL
Page 63 and 64: Stick it out - If you are lucky eno
Page 65 and 66: Move it! - Whether you are in a veh
Page 67 and 68: What are YOU gonna do about… AN E
Page 69 and 70: systems may go on. • DO NOT use t
Page 71 and 72: What are YOU gonna do about… AN E
Page 73 and 74: plenty of water. Leave bathroom doo
Page 75 and 76: • If washing dishes or clothes, m
Page 77 and 78: Know how to shut off power - Know w
Page 79 and 80: Wildfires are intense fires that ar
Page 81 and 82: What are YOU gonna do about… A FL
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AFTER A FLOOD (OR HEAVY RAIN): Thin
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IF INDOORS - Stay inside until the
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transportation accident involving h
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Strange vapors or danger - Report a
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Typhoon - used in Northwest Pacific
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• Fill up your car with fuel. •
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Use bleach - The best thing to use
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What is the most dangerous part of
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Make a plan - Review Section 1 to d
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What are YOU gonna do about… TERR
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Firefighters (over 70% are voluntee
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Elevated Threat Alert - Warns of a
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BEFORE A CYBER ATTACK: Protect comp
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are many types of chemical agents -
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leading to death. Survivors of seri
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Signs & Symptoms: Depends on how mu
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... if in building - get outside to
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Things to avoid: • chemicals - an
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spread by critters like birds, mice
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infected with bacterium (bubonic),
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controlled laboratories in the U.S.
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up to 14 days) ... may include feve
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y authorities and, if so, where you
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difficult when the source of the ra
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• flying debris - many blast inju
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ABOUT NUCLEAR THREAT OR DEVICE No o
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EMP AREA BY BURSTS AT 30, 120 AND 3
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(pronounced “rent-gens” and abb
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So how do I protect myself and my f
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The numbers in the graphic (on prev
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test batteries every 6 months as di
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Crisis Preparedness Handbook: A Com
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few days so find heavy shielding. F
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Water - Until water supplies can be
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What are YOU gonna do about… A TH
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What are YOU gonna do about… A TO
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Take cover - If you hear or see a t
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• Advisory - an earthquake has oc
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What are YOU gonna do about… A VO
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• Listen for creaking on your roo
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• calcium chloride - good for mel
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• give a sign - turn on hazard li
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Deal with it - Recognize your own f
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Watch out - Look for critters, espe
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U.S. are declared. In severe disast
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FEMA recommends the following mitig
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TIPS ON USING HOUSEHOLD FOODS COOKI
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TIPS ON SANITATION OF HUMAN WASTE I
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DEALING WITH DEATH OR MASS CASUALTI
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Section 3 Information & Tips on Bas
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TIPS ON MAKING YOUR “EMERGENCY AC
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TIPS ON REDUCING THE SPREAD OF GERM
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What to do… • Run away from are
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• Don’t put repellent on small
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• If possible and safe, remove ve
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What are YOU gonna do about… BLEE
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What are YOU gonna do about… BREA
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What are YOU gonna do about… BROK
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• DO NOT apply any creams, oils o
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What are YOU gonna do about… CHOK
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What are YOU gonna do about… COLD
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What are YOU gonna do about… CONV
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What are YOU gonna do about… DROW
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What are YOU gonna do about… EYE
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What are YOU gonna do about… HEAD
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CARDIAC ARREST (GIVING CPR) Main th
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CPR POSITION FOR CHILDREN (1 - 8 YE
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What are YOU gonna do about… HEAT
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What are YOU gonna do about… INFE
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Spanish flu pandemic of 1918-1919 w
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primarily by touching people or thi
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POISON - INHALED BY BREATHING Revie
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Illustration 3-4 Poison Ivy Illustr
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POISON - SWALLOWED See TERRORISM (i
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What are YOU gonna do about… A ST
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Section 4 Emergency Contact Names &
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ABOUT THE SALVATION ARMY The Salvat
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STATE & TERRITORY EMERGENCY MANAGEM
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Nebraska Emergency Management Agenc
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warning and disaster tracking servi
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magnitude. Some areas of responsibi
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New Brunswick New Brunswick Emergen
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Neighborhood Watch incorporates ter
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APPENDIX B Business Continuity (Pla
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• If possible, know who’s in th
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• Other Businesses/Immediate Neig
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Cyber threats - Computer crime and
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& Industry. It is a step-by-step ap
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Jane’s (company offers comprehens
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American Heart Association. Hands-O
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Emergencies, Dirty Bombs, Atlanta,
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Mayell, Mark and the Editors of Nat
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U.S. Department of the Interior, U.
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INDEX A activated charcoal, first a
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sunburn, first aid treatment, 176 b
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chemical spill. See hazardous mater
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expanding for a nuclear threat or a
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alerts and information on national
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frostbite, first aid information, 1
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landslides about, 37, 39-40 facts a
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clean up before entering shelter, 1
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types of, 112 using potassium iodid
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long-term, 147 pets and, 24, 150 sh
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safety information, 135-137 tephra,
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