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In the Know and Ready to Go Emergency Preparedness Campaign

In the Know and Ready to Go Emergency Preparedness Campaign. Presented by Linda J. Colangelo Public Information Officer Northeast District Department of Health. Today’s Goal. Create Awareness about Emergency Preparedness Initiate Dialogue to exchange information

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In the Know and Ready to Go Emergency Preparedness Campaign

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  1. In the Know and Ready to Go Emergency Preparedness Campaign Presented by Linda J. Colangelo Public Information Officer Northeast District Department of Health

  2. Today’s Goal • Create Awareness about Emergency Preparedness • Initiate Dialogue to exchange information • Make A Plan to protect your family!

  3. 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

  4. What Do We Plan For? • Dinner • Special Events • Children’s Education • Day at the Beach • Date • Weekends • Future

  5. 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

  6. Recipe for Emergency Preparedness Success • Get a Kit of Emergency Supplies • Make A Plan • Be Informed

  7. Make A Plan Communication is the foundation for all planning. (If you want people to come to your party, you have to invite them!)

  8. Make a Date to Communicate: Employers Family Friends Day Care Schools Nursing Home Plan ahead • Assess the situation • Use common sense

  9. 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

  10. Family Communications Plan

  11. Other Important Contacts/Info • Doctor • Pharmacy • Veterinarian • Medical Insurance Info • Homeowner’s/Renter’s Insurance Info • Identification • Other (Caregivers, Therapists, etc.)

  12. 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

  13. 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!

  14. 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

  15. EvacuationListen for official instructions! • 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

  16. 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

  17. 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 children’s items – diapers, formula, games, books • Items for elderly • Two way radio or walkie talkie • Important family documents

  18. 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

  19. 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

  20. Emergency Preparedness Essentials • Get A Kit • Make A Plan • Be Informed • Get Involved in Preparing Your Community! Become a Public Health Volunteer!

  21. 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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