Transcript Make A Plan

In the Know and Ready to Go
Emergency Preparedness
Campaign
Presented by Linda J. Colangelo
Public Information Officer
Northeast District Department of Health
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Today’s Goal
Create Awareness about Emergency
Preparedness
 Initiate Dialogue to exchange information
 Make A Plan to protect your family!
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PLAN
n. A strategy worked out in advance of an
action; an outline or diagram – vt. To work
out the means for doing something; to have
as an intention
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What Do We Plan For?
Dinner
 Special Events
 Children’s Education
 Day at the Beach
 Date
 Weekends
 Future
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Plan for Emergencies
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Natural Disasters
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Earthquake
Extreme Heat/Cold
Fire
Flood
Hurricane
Landslide
Thunderstorm
Tornado
Tsunami
Volcano
Wildfire
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Unnatural Disasters
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Biological
Chemical
Explosions (Bombs)
Fire (Arson)
Nuclear
Radiological
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Recipe for Emergency
Preparedness Success
Get a Kit of Emergency Supplies
 Make A Plan
 Be Informed
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Make A Plan
Communication is the foundation for
all planning.
(If you want people to come to your party, you have to
invite them!)
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Make a Date to Communicate:
Employers
Family
Friends
Schools
Day Care
Nursing
Home
Plan ahead • Assess the situation • Use common sense
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Your Family Plan
Establish a reliable out-of-town contact
 Make sure that every family member
knows the phone number to call and has
coins or a pre-paid phone card to make
calls
 Be patient or use wireless email if
available
 Listen for official instructions from local
authorities
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Family Communications Plan
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Other Important Contacts/Info
Doctor
 Pharmacy
 Veterinarian
 Medical Insurance Info
 Homeowner’s/Renter’s Insurance Info
 Identification
 Other (Caregivers, Therapists, etc.)
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Neighborhoods
Work together
 Seek out specialized equipment and skills
 Check on elderly and disabled
 Have back-up plans for children
 Share plans and communicate in advance
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Should I Stay or Should I Go?
Depending on your circumstances and the
nature of the crisis, the first important
decision is whether to stay put or get away.
You should understand and plan for both!
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Shelter-in-Place
Can be short-term (chemical cloud) or long-term (winter storm)
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Bring family and pets inside
Lock doors, close windows, air vents
and fireplace dampers
Turn off fans, air conditioning and
forced air heating systems
Take emergency supply kit & radio
Choose a safe room
Seal all windows, doors, and air vents
with plastic sheeting and duct tape
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Evacuation
Listen for official instructions!
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Plan places where family will meet
Keep car’s gas tank ½ full at all
times
Become familiar with alternate
routes
If no car, make other plans
Take emergency supply kits
Lock the door, leave a note
Take your pets and have a plan for
them
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Get A Kit – Basic Items
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Water – One gallon
per person per day
Non-perishable food
– 3-day supply
Battery-powered
radio
Flashlight
Extra batteries
First Aid kit
Whistle
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Filter Mask or Cotton
T-Shirt
Moist Towelettes
Wrench or pliers
Manual can opener
Plastic Sheeting &
duct tape
Garbage bags &
plastic ties
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Ready Kit – Additional Items
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Family Communications 
Plan
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Extra water and food
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A water container &
unscented bleach
Prescription medication
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Warm clothing/blanket 
Rain gear
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Glow stick
Identification
Extra car/house keys
Cash
Baby and/or children’s
items – diapers, formula,
games, books
Items for elderly
Two way radio or walkie
talkie
Important family
documents
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Prepare Your Pets
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If evacuating, take pets with you
Shelters generally do not accept pets, except for
service animals, so plan ahead
Make a list of boarding facilities & vet offices.
Inform neighbors of your plans
Take pet food, water, medications, leashes and
carriers
Contact Humane Society for info on pet
preparedness – www.hsus.org or 202-452-1100
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Be Informed
Read your Emergency
Preparedness Manual
 Visit websites, explore resources
 Learn about potential disasters and
recognize community warning signals
 Take first aid courses, infant CPR, etc
 Network at home, school, work
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Emergency Preparedness
Essentials
Get A Kit
 Make A Plan
 Be Informed
 Get Involved in Preparing Your
Community!
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Become a Public Health Volunteer!
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CONGRATULATIONS!
You’re In the Know…
Now Get Ready to Go!
Northeast District Department of Health
136 Main Street, Danielson, CT 06239
860-774-7350 / www.nddh.org
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