In the Know and Ready to Go Emergency Preparedness Campaign

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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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Todays 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
• Childrens Education
• Day at the Beach
• Date
• Weekends
• Future

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Plan for Emergencies

• Natural Disasters
• Earthquake
• Extreme Heat/Cold
• Fire
• Flood
• Hurricane
• Landslide
• Thunderstorm
• Tornado
• Tsunami
• Volcano
• Wildfire

• Unnatural Disasters
• 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
Day Care
Schools
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
• Homeowners/Renters 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-PlaceCan be short-term (chemical
cloud) or long-term (winter storm)

• 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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EvacuationListen for official instructions!

• Plan places where family will meet
• Keep cars 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

• Water One gallon per person per day
• Non-perishable food 3-day supply
• Battery-powered radio
• Flashlight
• Extra batteries
• First Aid kit
• Whistle

• 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

• Family Communications Plan
• Extra water and food
• A water container unscented bleach
• Prescription medication
• Warm clothing/blanket
• Rain gear
• Glow stick

• Identification
• Extra car/house keys
• Cash
• Baby and/or childrens items diapers, formula,
  games, books
• Items for elderly
• Two way radio or walkie talkie
• Important family documents

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Prepare Your Pets

• 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
• Be aware

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Emergency Preparedness Essentials

• Get A Kit
• Make A Plan
• Be Informed
• Get Involved in Preparing Your Community!

Become a Public Health Volunteer!
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CONGRATULATIONS!

• Youre 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