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Are You Ready?

Are You Ready?. John W. Davis Major USA (Ret) www.jwdavissolutions.com. “Ask not what your country can do for you but ask what you can do for your country.” John F. Kennedy. Introduction. Former Director of Emergency Actions for the White House Communications Agency

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Are You Ready?

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  1. Are You Ready? John W. Davis Major USA (Ret) www.jwdavissolutions.com

  2. “Ask not what your country can do for you but ask what you can do for your country.”John F. Kennedy

  3. Introduction • Former Director of Emergency Actions for the White House Communications Agency • Former Commanding Officer Special Missions Unit White House Communications Agency • Former Commanding Officer of Relocation Centers for the President of the United States, The Joint Chief’s of Staff, and the Secretary of Defense

  4. Prepare a Kit of Emergency Supplies • Water & FoodClean AirFirst Aid KitPortable KitSupply ChecklistsSpecial Needs Items

  5. WATER • One gallon of water per person per day, for drinking and sanitation. • Children, nursing mothers, and sick people may need more water. • If you live in a warm weather climate more water may be necessary. • Store water tightly in clean plastic containers such as soft drink bottles. • Keep at least a three-day supply of water per person.

  6. Food • Store at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food. • Select foods that require no refrigeration, preparation or cooking and little or no water. • Pack a manual can opener and eating utensils.

  7. Food Continued • Choose foods your family will eat. • Ready-to-eat canned meats, fruits and vegetables • Protein or fruit bars • Dry cereal or granola • Peanut butter • Dried fruit • Nuts • Crackers • Canned juices • Non-perishable pasteurized milk • High energy foods • Vitamins • Food for infants • Comfort/stress foods

  8. Food and Water in an Emergency • http://www.redcross.org/static/file_cont39_lang0_24.pdf • http://www.jwdavissolutions.com/lifesecure_emergency_supply_prod.htm

  9. CLEAN AIRhttp://www.ready.gov/clean_air.html • Create a barrier between yourself and any contamination. • Nose and Mouth Protection • Deciding to Stay or Go http://www.ready.gov/stay_or_go.html • HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air Filtration) Filter Fans • Portable Air Purifier, with a HEPA filter

  10. FIRST AID KIT • Two pairs of Latex, or other sterile gloves (if you are allergic to Latex). • Sterile dressings to stop bleeding. • Cleansing agent/soap and antibiotic towelettes to disinfect. • Antibiotic ointment to prevent infection. • Burn ointment to prevent infection. • Adhesive bandages in a variety of sizes. • Eye wash solution to flush the eyes or as general decontaminant. • Thermometer (Read more: Biological Thttp://www.ready.gov/biological.htmlreat) • Prescription medications you take every day such as insulin, heart medicine and asthma inhalers. You should periodically rotate medicines to account for expiration dates. • Prescribed medical supplies such as glucose and blood pressure monitoring equipment and supplies.

  11. First Aid Kit ContinuedThings it may be good to have: • Cell Phone • Scissors • Tweezers • Tube of petroleum jelly or other lubricant

  12. First Aid Kit ContinuedNon-prescription drugs • Aspirin or nonaspirin pain reliever • Anti-diarrhea medication • Antacid (for upset stomach) • Laxative

  13. PORTABLE KITRecommended Supplies to Include in a Portable Kit • Water, amounts for portable kits will vary. Individuals should determine what amount they are able to both store comfortably outside the home and be able to transport to other locations • Food, at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food • Battery-powered radio and extra batteries • Flashlight and extra batteries • First Aid kit • Whistle to signal for help

  14. http://www.radioshack.com/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=CTLG&product%5Fid=20-235http://www.radioshack.com/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=CTLG&product%5Fid=20-235 PRODUCT FEATURES: • AM, FM, TV1 and TV2—VHF channels 2-13 • NOAA weather—all seven channels plus “Alert” • 3-LED light system with emergency flash • Siren • Wireless phone charger • Crank-charge system charges built-in rechargeable battery • Can also charge rechargeable battery via AC adaptor/charger (not included) • Can be powered with all batteries removed, by continuous cranking • Power source: hand-crank power generator with rechargeable battery pack, 3 “AA” batteries (not included) or AC adapter (not included) • Dimensions: 6.7x6.5x2.5” (17.02x16.51x6.35cm) (LHW) • Weight: 1.3 lbs. (0.59kg)

  15. PORTABLE KITRecommended Supplies to Include in a Portable Kit • Dust mask or cotton t-shirt, to help filter the air • Moist towelettes for sanitation • Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities • Can opener for food (if kit contains canned food) • Plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter-in-place • Unique family needs, such as daily prescription medications, infant formula or diapers, and important family documents • Garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation

  16. SUPPLY CHECKLISTS • Emergency SuppliesWater, food, and clean air are the essential items for survival. Each family or individual's kit should be customized to meet specific needs, such as medications and infant formula. It should also be customized to include important family documents.

  17. Important Family Documents • Keep copies of important family records such as insurance policies, identification and bank account records in a waterproof, portable container • http://www.ready.gov/eefak.pdf

  18. Recommended Supplies to Include in a Basic Kit: • Water, one gallon of water per person per day, for drinking and sanitation • Food, at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food • Battery-powered radio and extra batteries • Flashlight and extra batteries • First Aid kit • Whistle to signal for help

  19. Recommended Supplies to Include in a Basic Kit • Dust mask or cotton t-shirt, to help filter the air • Moist towelettes for sanitation • Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities • Can opener for food (if kit contains canned food) • Plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter-in-place • Unique family needs, such as daily prescription medications, infant formula or diapers, and important family documents • Garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation

  20. Clothing and Bedding • If you live in a cold weather climate, you must think about warmth. It is possible that the power will be out and you will not have heat. Rethink your clothing and bedding supplies to account for growing children and other family changes

  21. Clothing and Bedding • One complete change of warm clothing and shoes per person, including: • A jacket or coat • Long pants • A long sleeve shirt • Sturdy shoes • A hat and gloves • A sleeping bag or warm blanket for each person

  22. Other items to consider adding to your Supply Kit: • Emergency reference material such as a first aid book or a print out of this information • Rain gear • Mess kits, paper cups, plates and plastic utensils • Cash or traveler's checks, change • Paper towels • Fire Extinguisher

  23. Other items to consider adding to your Supply Kit • Tent • Compass • Matches in a waterproof container • Signal flare • Paper, pencil • Medicine dropper

  24. Other items to consider adding to your Supply Kit • Feminine supplies • Personal hygiene items • Disinfectant For Women For Men

  25. Other items to consider adding to your Supply Kit • Household chlorine bleachYou can use bleach as a disinfectant (diluted nine parts water to one part bleach), or in an emergency you can also use it to purify water. Use 16 drops of regular household liquid bleach per gallon of water. Do not use scented, color safe or bleaches with added cleaners.

  26. SPECIAL NEEDS ITEMS • Remember the special needs of your family members. Infants, the elderly and persons with disabilities need the same planning as everyone else, and sometimes a little more, to be prepared for a terrorist attack.

  27. SPECIAL NEEDS ITEMSFor Baby • Formula • Diapers • Bottles • Powdered milk • Medications • Moist towelettes • Diaper rash ointment

  28. SPECIAL NEEDS ITEMSFor Adults • Ask your doctor about storing prescription medications such as heart and high blood pressure medication, insulin and other prescription drugs. • Denture needs • Contact lenses and supplies • Extra eye glasses

  29. SPECIAL NEEDS ITEMSFor Seniors • Plan how you will evacuate or signal for help. • Plan emergency procedures with home health care agencies or workers. • Tell others where you keep your emergency supplies. • Teach others how to operate necessary equipment. • Label equipment like wheelchairs, canes or walkers.

  30. Additional supplies for seniors • List of prescription medications including dosage in your supply kits. Include any allergies. • Extra eyeglasses and hearing-aid batteries. • Extra wheelchair batteries or other special equipment in your supply kit. • A list of the style and serial numbers of medical devices such as pacemakers in your emergency supply kits. • Copies of medical insurance and Medicare cards. • List of doctors and emergency contacts.

  31. SPECIAL NEEDS ITEMSFor People with Disabilities • Create a support network to help in an emergency. • Tell these people where you keep your emergency supplies. • Give one member of your support network a key to your house or apartment. • Contact your city or county government's emergency information management office. Many local offices keep lists of people with disabilities so they can be located quickly in a sudden emergency. • Wear medical alert tags or bracelets to help identify your disability.

  32. SPECIAL NEEDS ITEMSFor People with Disabilities • If you are dependent on dialysis or other life sustaining treatment, know the location and availability of more than one facility. • Show others how to operate your wheelchair. • Know the size and weight of your wheelchair, in addition to whether or not it is collapsible, in case it has to be transported

  33. Additional Supplies for People with Disabilities • Prescription medicines, list of medications including dosage, list of any allergies. • Extra eyeglasses and hearing-aid batteries. • Extra wheelchair batteries, oxygen. • Keep a list of the style and serial number of medical devices. • Medical insurance and Medicare cards. • List of doctors, relatives or friends who should be notified if you are hurt.

  34. For more information on supplies, see • "Your Family Disaster Supply Kit"http://www.ready.gov/redirect.html?url=http://www.redcross.org/services/disaster/beprepared/supplies.html • from American Red Crosshttp://www.ready.gov/redirect.html?url=http://www.redcross.org/ • and Federal Emergency Management Agency. http://www.ready.gov/redirect.html?url=http://www.fema.gov/ • http://www.jwdavissolutions.com/lifesecure_emergency_supply_prod.htm

  35. For more information on special needs • Disaster Preparedness For People With Disabilitieshttp://www.ready.gov/redirect.html?url=http://www.fema.gov/library/disprepf.shtm • Disaster Preparedness for Seniors by Seniorshttp://www.ready.gov/redirect.html?url=http://www.redcross.org/services/disaster/beprepared/seniors.html

  36. For more information on supplies, from the Red Cross • Red Cross. http://www.ready.gov/redirect.html?url=http://www.redcross.org/

  37. Additional Items to Consider • Cash for at least 3 days • Paper Back Book or Magazine • Playing Cards • Spare Batteries (stored in refrigerator will keep longer) • Items for your pets (for more information for pets see: http://www.redcross.org/services/disaster/beprepared/animalsafety.html

  38. Conclusion • Be Prepared • Have a Plan • Make a Kit • Ensure 72 Hours of Supplies • Stay Calm • Obey Directions from Authorities

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