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Do ahead of time
Have a plan to signal the need for help
Gather disaster supplies
Plan and practice the best escape routes from every room in your home
Make sure all residents know the escape routes
If grandchildren visit, make sure they learn the escape routes
Plan where people will meet outside the residence
Plan transportation in case of evacuation
Make plans for pets
Determine safe places in home for different type emergencies
Post emergency phone numbers by main phone
Store medical and general supplies in an easy to carry container
Types How you will know about
Hurricanes an Emergency
Winter storms TV, regular or EAS
Thunder storms Radio, regular or NOAA weather
Lightning strike Newspaper
Toxic Spills (liquid or vapor) Neighbor Phone call
Earthquakes Incident
Tornadoes Emergency officials
Flooding
Fires
Terrorist Prepare a safe environment for kids
Vandals Store matches and lighters up high,
Poisons out of reach
Ice storms Install child -proof locks
Store medicine in a cabinet, out of
kids reach
Supplies
Batteries for radios, TV,
flashlights, hearing aids
List of prescriptions In case of chemical emergency
Extra prescriptions If fumes are inside, go outside -
First aid kit If fumes are outside, go inside
List of allergies Do not pull contaminated clothing
Glasses over your head
3 day supply of oxygen Thoroughly rinse all skin areas touched
Copy of medical & home by chemical
insurance cards
Copy of auto registration
and insurance card
List of Doctors and their
tele numbers
Name of person to contact
in case of injury
Battery operated radio and flashlight,
maybe TV
Change of clothing
Blanket and pillow, perhaps
sleeping bag
Extra set of keys
Cash, credit cards
Personal hygiene items
Insurance agents name and tele #
3 gallons of water, per person
Roll of toilet paper
Gasoline in car
Non-perishable food, easy to store
and carry
Manual can opener
Bottle opener
Food for pets
In Case of Fire
Remain calm
Drop to the floor and crawl. The cleanest air is near the floor
Breathing toxic fumes and smoke is more dangerous than the risk
of injury in getting to the floor quickly
Feel any door before you open it. If it is hot, don't open it. Find
another way out.
If your smoke detector goes off, never waste time to dress or
collect valuables. Get out immediately.
Do not try to fight the fire
Call for help from a neighbor's home
Never go back into a burning building for any reason
If you are in a wheelchair or can not get out of your area, stay
by a window near the floor. Signal for help
If your clothes catch on fire, drop to the floor or ground and
roll to put out the fire
Helpful Tips
Keep in touch with your neighbors and look out for each other!
Take responsibility - Save a life, maybe yours
Learn how to protect yourself and cope with disaster
by planning ahead
Know what to do ahead of time.
Make Plans for Pets
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