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20 Weeks to Preparedness 2008

20 Weeks to Preparedness 2008. Floyd Valley Hospital. “People Caring for People” www.floydvalleyhospital.org. Are you Ready?. 32% have not taken any steps to prepare 87% have not done enough to prepare 14% have a 3-day supply of food, water, and meds 46% do not have a disaster supply kit

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20 Weeks to Preparedness 2008

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  1. 20 Weeks to Preparedness 2008 Floyd Valley Hospital “People Caring for People” www.floydvalleyhospital.org

  2. Are you Ready? • 32% have not taken any steps to prepare • 87% have not done enough to prepare • 14% have a 3-day supply of food, water, and meds • 46% do not have a disaster supply kit • 27% believe that the area where they live is likely to be affected in the next 1-2 years • http://www.nphw.org/2007/pg_tools_poll.htm Floyd Valley Hospital “People Caring for People” www.floydvalleyhospital.org

  3. The Plan • A 13 minute video • Evaluates if one family, The Hagens, are prepared for a possible pandemic. Floyd Valley Hospital “People Caring for People” www.floydvalleyhospital.org

  4. Self Assessment • In the last year have you made a specific plan for how you and your family would communicate in an emergency situation if you were separated? • In the last year have you prepared a disaster supply kit with emergency supplies, like water, food, medicine that is kept in a designated place in your home? Floyd Valley Hospital “People Caring for People” www.floydvalleyhospital.org

  5. Self Assessment • In the last year have you established a specific meeting place to reunite in the event you and your family can not return home or are evacuated? Floyd Valley Hospital “People Caring for People” www.floydvalleyhospital.org

  6. 20 Weeks to Preparedness • Goal: To increase the number of employees/individuals that have a family emergency plan and emergency supply kit. • Campaign includes: • A starter emergency supply kit • A 20 weeks to preparedness calendar • A weekly shopping checklist (posted on intranet) • A reminder email Floyd Valley Hospital “People Caring for People” www.floydvalleyhospital.org

  7. 20 Weeks to Preparedness • By participating in this program: • You and your family will be prepared for any emergency. • You will develop an emergency kit (home and vehicle) • You will develop a family communication plan • You will develop/test your home evacuation plan • You will have copies of important documents and document contents of your home. • You will be self-sufficient during an emergency. • You will be available to respond/ participate in your employers emergency response plan. • You will improve your health, your families health and the health and well-being of our community during an emergency. Floyd Valley Hospital “People Caring for People” www.floydvalleyhospital.org

  8. Internet Resources • protectiowahealth.org • ready.gov • cdc.gov • redcross.org • contactlovedones.org Floyd Valley Hospital “People Caring for People” www.floydvalleyhospital.org

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