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How to Prepare for Emergencies

How to Prepare for Emergencies Important Information for Seniors Today’s Agenda Anytime, Anywhere York Region’s Top 5 Two Scenarios Staying Put Time to Go Research Findings For Further Information Emergencies can happen anytime, anywhere Pine Lake, AB tornado 2000

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How to Prepare for Emergencies

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  1. How to Prepare for Emergencies Important Information forSeniors

  2. Today’s Agenda • Anytime, Anywhere • York Region’s Top 5 • Two Scenarios • Staying Put • Time to Go • Research Findings • For Further Information

  3. Emergencies can happen anytime, anywhere Pine Lake, AB tornado 2000 Okanagan, BC Forest Fire2003 Hurricane Juan, NS 2003 Peterborough, ON Quebec/Ontario Ice Storm 1998 Flood, 2004

  4. What is an Emergency? “A situation or an impending situation that constitutes a danger of major proportions that could result in: • serious harm to persons or • substantial damage to property…

  5. Definition (cont.) …and that is caused by: • The force of nature, • A disease or other health risk, • An accident, or • An act, either intentional or otherwise.” Ontario Emergency Management & Civil Protection Act

  6. Forces of Nature

  7. Disease or health risk

  8. An accident

  9. An act, either intentional or otherwise

  10. York Region’s Top 5 Threats 1. Widespread, epidemic disease in humans

  11. York Region’s Top 5 Threats (cont.) 2. Widespread, multi-day power outages from severe winter storms

  12. York Region’s Top 5 Threats (cont.) 3. Slow onset floods from heavy sustained rainfall

  13. York Region’s Top 5 Threats (cont.) 4. Widespread property damage from severe summer storms

  14. York Region’s Top 5 Threats (cont.) 5. Transportation-Hazardous materials incidents

  15. 2 Possible Emergency Scenarios You may be instructed to: • Stay (shelter in place) • Leave (evacuate) Prepare for both!

  16. Staying Put (Shelter in Place) Prepare to shelter in place by storing: • Water • Food • First aid supplies • Medications • Tools and supplies

  17. Shelter in Place 1. Three days worth of water 4 litres per person per day X 3 days

  18. Shelter in Place (cont.) 2. Three days worth of food per person Don’t forget your pets!

  19. Shelter in Place (cont.) 3. First aid supplies

  20. Shelter in Place (cont.) 4. Medications Keep extra prescription & non-prescription medications on hand

  21. Shelter in Place (cont.) 5. Tools and supplies

  22. Time to go!(Evacuate) a) Prepare to evacuate by assembling a “Go bag” in advance

  23. What you will need Your Go Bag contents: 1. Water (2 litres/person/day x 3 days) 2. Food – nutritious snacks 3. Health care items

  24. Go Bag (cont.) 4. Photocopies of important family documents 5. Other supplies

  25. Want to Buy a Go Bag? • Canadian Red Cross (www.redcross.ca) Also available at Region of York Red Cross branch • St. John Ambulance (www.sja.ca) Also available at Zeller’s, Canadian Tire

  26. Time to go!(Evacuate) 2. Think through your communication plan • Who will you call if you need help? • Who will be your out-of-area contact? • Where is your pre-arranged meeting place? • What other important numbers would you need?

  27. Time to go!(Evacuate) 3. Plan for your pets • If you have to evacuate bring pets with you

  28. Plan for Your Pets (cont.) Pets, other than service animals, are not allowed in public reception centres or some hotels Some Options: • Pre-arrange with family or friends • Identify “pet-friendly” hotels, boarding facilities

  29. Plan for Your Pets (cont.) Assemble a Pet Emergency Kit • Medications • Medical & vaccine records • Vet contact information • Leash/harness • Carrier • Photo of pet • Food for 3 days • Water • Bowls • Cat litter & pan • Pet bed

  30. Seniors & Emergencies: Key Research Findings 1. Seniors have manystrengths,abilities & experiences to draw upon to help themselves and others in disasters.

  31. Seniors & Emergencies: Key Research Findings (cont.) 2. Physical challenges associated with agingcan put seniors at higher risk during emergencies • Mobility challenges • Chronic illnesses • Sensory decline

  32. Seniors & Emergencies: Key Research Findings (cont.) 3. Support networks with neighbours, community groups, friends and family are vital for your safety in an emergency • 2003 European heat wave • Isolation, communication

  33. Seniors & Emergencies: Key Research Findings (cont.) 4. If you need prescription medications: a) List of medications, conditions, & doctors’ contact information in wallet (with a copy in Grab & Go bag) b) Extra medication on hand. Bring your meds if you have to evacuate (monitor expiry dates)

  34. In Summary… Emergencies will happen. By planning ahead & taking time to prepare seniors can significantly increase our resilience to emergencies & disasters

  35. Where to Get Further Information 1. York Region Emergency Preparedness Guide 1-877-464-9675 www.york.ca

  36. Where to Get Further Information 2.Public Safety Canada Your Emergency Preparedness Guide 1 800 O-CANADA (1 800 622-6232) www.getprepared.ca

  37. Where to Get Further Information 3. Emergency Management Ontario Emergency Preparedness Guide 1-877-314-3723 www.ontario.ca/emo

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