Family Meeting
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Discuss the types of disasters that could occur.
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Explain how to prepare and respond.
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Discuss what to do if advised to evacuate.
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Practice what you have discussed.
Communication
Plan how your family will stay in contact if separated by
disaster
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Pick two meeting places:
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a location a safe distance from your home in case of fire.
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a place outside your neighborhood in case you can't return home.
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Choose an out-of-state/province friend as a "check- n-contact" for
everyone to call.
To get started ...
Contact your local
emergency management or civil defense office and your local Red Cross
chapter.
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Find out which disasters are most likely to happen in your
community.
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Ask how you would be warned
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Find out how to prepare for each.
Complete these steps
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Post emergency telephone numbers by every phone.
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Show responsible family members how and when to shut off water, gas
and electricity at main switches.
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Install a smoke detector on each level of your home, especially near
bedrooms; test monthly and change the batteries two times each year.
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Contact your local fire department to learn about home fire hazards.
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Learn first aid and CPR. Contact your local American Red Cross
chapter for information and training.
Meet with your neighbors
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Plan how the neighborhood could work together after a disaster. Know
your neighbor's skills (medical, technical). Consider how you could
help neighbors who have special needs, such as elderly or disabled
persons. Make plans for child care in case parents can't get home.
Remember to practice and maintain your plan
Office Kit
Store in a small bag in a convenient
place in your work area.
- food (small, non-perishable items)
- gloves
- heavy shoes
- outdoor clothing
- flashlight
- radio
- batteries
- whistle
- paper listing your name, address,
phone number and medical information
Records
Keep these records in a waterproof, portable container:
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Will, insurance policies, contracts, deeds, stocks and bonds
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Passports, social security cards
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Immunization records
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Bank account numbers
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Credit card account numbers and companies
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Inventory of valuable household goods, important telephone numbers
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Family records (birth, marriage, death certificates)
Your district can provide
resources for families to select courses that will prepare students
for continuing education or employment. When activated by your
district, the Course Request Option allows parents/guardians the
ability to preview, select, or update current and next year courses.
Content provided by the US Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA) and the American Red Cross
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Checklist
Food & Water
Store at least a 3-day supply of non-perishable food. Select foods
that require no refrigeration, preparation or cooking and little or no
water. If you must heat food, pack a can of Sterno. Select food items
that are compact and lightweight.
- One gallon of water per person per
day (2 quarts for drinking, 2 quarts for sanitation/food prep)
- Minimum 3 day supply of water for
each person
- Ready-to-eat canned meats, fruits
and vegetables
- Canned juices, milk (if powdered,
store extra water), soup
- Staples - sugar, salt, pepper
- High energy foods - peanut butter,
jelly, cracker, granola bars, trail mix
- Vitamins
- Foods for infants, elderly persons
or persons on a special diet
- Comfort/stress foods - cookies,
hard candy, sweetened cereals, lollipops, instant coffee, tea bags
First Aid Kit
Assemble a first aid kit for your home and one for each car. A first
aid kit should include:
Sterile adhesive bandages in assorted sizes
4 to 6 2" sterile gauze pads
4 to 6 4" sterile gauze pads
Hypoallergenic adhesive tape
3 Triangular bandages
3 rolls of 2" sterile roller bandages
3 rolls of 3" sterile roller bandages
Scissors
Tweezers
Needle
Moistened towelettes
Antiseptic
Thermometer
2 Tongue blades
Tube of petroleum jelly or other lubricant
Assorted sizes of safety pins
Cleansing agent soap
2 pairs of Latex gloves
Sunscreen
Aspirin or non-aspirin pain reliever
Anti-diarrhea medication
Antacid (for stomach upset)
Syrup of Ipecac (to induce vomiting)
Laxative
Activated Charcoal
Tools and Supplies
- Mess kits, or paper cups, plates
and plastic utensils
- Emergency preparedness manual
- Battery-operated radio and extra
batteries
- Flashlight and extra batteries
- Cash or traveler's checks, change
- Non-electric can opener, utility
knife
- Fire extinguisher small canister,
ABC type
- Tube tent
- Pliers
- Tape
- Compass
- Matches in a waterproof container
- Aluminum foil
- Plastic storage containers
- Signal flare
- Paper, pencil
- Needles, thread
- Medicine dropper
- Shut-off wrench, to turn off
household gas and water
- Whistle
- Plastic sheeting
- Map of the area (for locating
shelters)
- Toilet paper, towelettes
- Soap, liquid detergent
- Feminine supplies
- Personal hygiene items
- Plastic garbage bags, ties (for
personal sanitation uses)
- Plastic bucket with tight lid
- Disinfectant
- Household chlorine bleach
Clothing and Bedding
Include at least one complete change of clothing and footwear per
person
Sturdy shoes or work boots
Rain gear
Blankets or sleeping bags
Hat and gloves
Thermal underwear
Sunglasses
Special Items
Remember family members with special needs, such as infants and
elderly or disabled persons.
For Baby
Formula
Diapers
Bottles
Powdered milk
Medications
For Adults
Heart and high blood pressure medication
Insulin
Prescription drugs
Denture needs
Contact lenses and supplies
Extra eye glasses
Entertainment- games and books
Important Family Documents:
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