Transcript Emergency Preparedness Power Point

Emergency Preparedness
Newtown Health District
Newtown Fire Marshal’s Office
Newtown Emergency Management
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Basics of Emergency Preparedness
• Educate Yourselves & Your Family
• Create Emergency Plans
• Make Emergency Supply Kits
• Planning For Special Needs
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Educate Yourself & Your Family
• Know your surroundings
• Dangerous weather conditions
• Evacuation routes
• Nearby hazards
• Have a place to go
• Friends or family members house out of
the danger area
• Learn your disaster plan
• If there is a disaster plan at your business
or community, know how to use it
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Create An Emergency Communications Plan
• Know area of shelter
• Inside and outside of home
• Identify evacuation routes
• How will you get there
• Identify a meeting place
• A place to meet with your family or friends
• Include information on keeping your
pets safe
• Know the plan & Communicate It
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Emergency Supply Kits
• You should have on hand:
• 3-day Supply of Water
• More if during a hot summer month or for pets
• Food (non-perishable) for 3 days
• Non electric cooking tools (plastic utensils, hand
can opener, etc.)
• Paper Towels, Toilet Paper and Soap
• Battery Powered Radio & Flashlight
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• Extra Batteries
Blankets and Pillows
First Aid Kit
Pet Care Items
Extra Set of Keys
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Emergency Supply Kits
MAKE SURE YOU CHECK
YOUR KITS AND UPDATE
AND REFRESH THEM
REGULARLY!
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Special Needs
• Discuss Plan with home health aides
• Teach others how to use equipment
• Label your equipment
• Tell people where you keep your
supplies
• Create a support network of people to
help you
• Wear medical alert tags
• Keep extra medications on hand
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Medical Information Cards
• Have a list of your medications
• Include your allergies
• Have a list of your medical problems
• Ask your primary doctor for a list
• Include a list of your doctors
• Keep important papers with you
• Keep your medical insurance card and any
other important papers with you (i.e.
Living Will)
• List Emergency Contacts
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What Should I Do In An Emergency Is
Declared?
• Remain Calm & Patient
• Listen for instructions or updates from
officials
• Code Red System
• Use 911 only for emergency purposes
• DO NOT USE FOR GENERAL INFORMATION
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Call your family
Check on your neighbors
Get your supplies ready
Continue to monitor for updates &
information
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Types of Disasters
• Natural Disasters
• Biological Emergencies
• Chemical Emergencies
• Nuclear & Radiological Emergencies
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Natural Disasters
• Types
• Blizzards, Flash Floods, Hurricanes,
Tornadoes
• Listen for Watches or Warnings
• Known the difference
• Seek shelter
• Get your supplies
• Listen for Instructions
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Biological Emergencies
• Listen for Instructions
• Mass Vaccination / Dispensing Clinics
• Shelter in Place
• Seek medical attention
• If you have symptoms or were exposed
• Quarantine and isolation
• Use good hygiene
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Chemical, Radiological, and Nuclear
Emergencies
• Listen for OFFICIAL instructions
• Make sure your supply kit is refreshed
• Close all doors and windows
• Stay indoors in a safe shelter
• Monitor for developments
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Handouts
• CT Emergency Preparedness Guide
• Emergency Phone Number List
• Family Information Sheet
• First Aid Kit Checklist
• Supply Kit Checklist
• Places to Get Additional Information
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Resources
• Newtown Health District
270-4291
• www.newtown-ct.gov
• CT Public Health
1-860-509-8000
• www.dph.state.ct.us
• Poison Control Center 1-800-222-1222
• Infoline
211
• CT DEHMS
1-860-566-3180
• www.ct.gov/demhs
• Red Cross
• www.redcross.org
1-877-287-3327
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Questions
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