Emergency Disaster Preparedness

1. Emergency Disaster Preparedness It doesn’t have to be a disaster.

2. Disaster? An unforeseen natural or man-made event that comes on suddenly and causes great damage, destruction, and human suffering.

3. Disasters that occur in the United States: • Earthquake • Home fires and wildfires • Flooding • Hurricane/Tropical Storm • Severe storm; ice/hail storms; windstorms • Tornado • Winter storm • Extreme heat • Hazardous spills • Nuclear power plant emergencies • Terrorism • Biological and chemical threats

4. Aftermath: • Buildings may have been damaged or weakened by the disaster, and may collapse without warning. • Gas leaks or electrical short circuits may exist. • Electricity and/or water may be affected. • Roads may be impassable. • Phone lines may be down or cellular system overwhelmed.

5. Hurricane Sandy: • 2.6M without power (some for 2 weeks) • Drainage system damaged and raw sewage was dumped into the NJ water system. • National Guard was unable to transport enough food and water for all those affected due to flooding. • Parts of NJ ran out of gasoline.

6. Hurricane Katrina: • 80% of New Orleans flooded. • Most of the roads in/out of New Orleans damaged. Only 2 roads were available and were used by emergency response. • Emergency response efforts hindered by additional flooding from broken levees. • In addition to N.O. 100,000 people in areas surrounding LA were left with no electricity.

7. What can you do? • Be informed about hazards that can affect you and your family. • Have a home emergency plan in place. • Collect and assemble a disaster supply kit. • Know the location of your local shelters. • Learn the warning systems in your community. For example, on TV or the radio.

8. Home Safety • Secure water heater • Each person in family needs to know how to turn off gas & pilot lights • Keep ½ tank of gas in each car at all times • Plan escape routes in case of evacuation • Esp. important on 2nd floor • Check smoke & CO2 detectors annually • Organize important documents

9. Family Emergency PreparednessFood: • 24 cans meat/fish • 100 lbs pasta & flour • 5 lbs salt • 50 cans soup/chili • 20 lbs oil • 2 lbs yeast • 2 lbs baking soda • 1 gallon vinegar • 10 cans milk • 10 lbs peanut butter • 100 lbs grains • 50 lbs sugar or honey • 24 cans fruit & veggies • 100 lbs powdered milk • 50 lbs dried beans • 50 lbs rice • Spices, condiments

10. Family Emergency PreparednessHygiene: • 1 gallon Bleach • 20 lbs Laundry detergent • 2 toothbrushes • Toothpaste • Baby needs (diapers, wipes, formula) • Feminine hygiene products • 12 bars soap • 10 bottles dish soap

11. Family Emergency PreparednessOther: • Light Bulbs • Batteries • Trash bags • Paper Towels • Storage bags & containers • Candles / Matches • Prescription medications • First Aid Kit • Pet supplies • Needles, thread, buttons

12. Foods suitable for long term food storage: • Wheat 30+ yrs • White Rice 30+ yrs • Corn 30+ yrs • Sugar 30+ yrs • Pinto beans 30 yrs • Rolled Oats 30 yrs • Pasta 30 yrs • Potato Flakes 30 yrs • Apple slices 30 yrs • Non-fat Powdered Milk 20 yrs • Dehydrated Carrots 20 yrs

13. Products NOT suitable for long term storage: • Barley • Eggs (dried) • Whole wheat flour • Milled grains (except rolled oats) • Granola • Dried meat • Nuts • Brown rice • Brown sugar • Dehydrated fruits & veggies

14. Long Term Food Storage • Types of storage containers: • #10 cans • Foil pouches • PETE bottles • Use with oxygen absorber packets

15. Long Term Food Storage • #10 Cans • Industry standard • Readily available • Easily stored • Products can last 30+ yrs when properly sealed & stored with oxygen absorber packets

16. Long Term Food Storage • Foil Pouches • Made of multilayer laminated plastic & aluminum • Holds 1 gallon of product • Sealed with an impulse sealer • Test seams periodically • Not rodent proof 

17. Long Term Food Storage • PETE Bottles • Bottles made of polyethylene terephthalate • Identified with PETE or PET under recycle symbol • Used with oxygen absorbers • *Do not use containers to store food that were previously used to store nonfood items

18. Long Term Food Storage • What causes food spoilage? • Oxygen • Temperature • Moisture • Light • Pests

19. Storage Conditions • Oxygen • Use oxygen absorbers • Temperature • Store products at 75 deg or lower when possible. • Moisture • Keep storage areas dry. Keep containers off floor to allow for air circulation. • Light • Protect cooking oils stored in PETE bottles from light. • Pests • Keep rodents & insects away (esp. foil packets)

20. Food Supply Rotation • Date cans / pouches with Sharpie-type pen • Check foods every six months • Inspect for pests • Check seals / damage • Consume & replace food near expiration

21. Water • Use only food-grade PETE containers • Do not use containers previously used to store non-food items • Do not use plastic milk containers • Clean, sanitize, & rinse all containers prior to use

22. Pre-treatment • Water from a chlorinated municipal water supply does not need further treatment when stored in clean, food-grade containers. • Non-chlorinated water should be treated with bleach. Add 8 drops of liquid household chlorine bleach (5 to 6% sodium hypochlorite) for every 4 liters (one gallon) of water. Only household bleach without thickeners, scents, or additives should be used.

23. Storage • Containers should be emptied and refilled regularly. • Store water only where potential leakage would not damage your home. • Protect stored water from light and heat. Some containers may also require protection from freezing. • The taste of stored water can be improved by pouring it back and forth between two containers before use.

24. Water Purification • If your water supply is not known to be safe or has become polluted, it should be purified before use. Water purification is generally a two-step process. • Step 1 Clarify: • Cloudy or dirty water must first be made clear. It should be passed through filter paper, fine cloth, or some other filter. It should be allowed to settle, and then the clear water on top can be carefully drawn. Filtered or clear settled water should always be disinfected before use.

25. Water Purification (con’t) • Step 2 Disinfect: • Boiling Method • Bringing water to a rolling boil for 3 to 5 minutes will kill most water-borne microorganisms. However, prolonged boiling of small quantities of water may concentrate toxic contaminants if present. • Bleach Method • Adding 8 drops of fresh liquid household chlorine bleach (5 to 6% sodium hypochlorite) to every 4 liters (one gallon) of water will kill most microorganisms. Only household bleach without thickeners, scents, or additives should be used. The use of bleach does not address toxic contamination.

26. Where can I get this groovy stuff? • Great news! The LDS church has a Home Storage Center in Mesa. • Open to everyone • #10 can supplies & foil pouches available for purchase at a low cost. • Help available at the center 235 S El Dorado Circle, Mesa (480) 214-9114

27. Internet • Many, many companies sell freeze-dried food for long term storage • Costco • Restaurants, dairies

28. Important Documents • Take pictures of your possessions (esp. important for insurance claims) • Obtain a fire-proof box or safe for storage • Create a “Life Binder” for each family member • 2” 3-ring binder • 80-100 sheet protectors • Keep binders with 72-hour kit for easy retrieval

29. List • Birth • o Birth certificate • o Social Security card • o Birth photos • o Announcement &/or newspaper clipping • o Handprint/Footprint • o Details of birth • o Other: • Adoption • o Adoption decree • o Photos • o Announcement • o Sealing certificate • o Other: • Blessing • o Certificate • o Photos • o Other: • Infant • o Photos • o Immunization record • o Milestones • o About me • o Memorabilia • o Other: • Toddler Years • o Photos • o Preschool • o Activities: dance, sports, playgroup, etc. • o Artwork • o Handprints • o About Me • o Memorabilia • o Other: • Childhood Years • o School photos • o Photos • o School stuff: report cards, reports, • activities, certificates and awards, • writing samples, etc. • o Artwork • o Activities: dance, singing, sports, etc. • o Cub Scouts • o About Me • o Memorabilia • o Baptism certificate • o Baptism photos • o Personal testimony • o Priesthood certificate (Deacon) • o Other:

30. List (con’t) • Teenage Years • o School/Yearly photos • o Other photos • o School stuff: report cards, reports, • activities, certificates and awards, • writing samples, etc. • o Activities: dance, music, sports, • artwork, etc. • o Boy Scouts • o Young Women • o About Me • o Personal testimony • o Memorabilia • o Graduation: diploma, • announcement, photos • o Priesthood certificates • o Other: • College • o Acceptance letter • o College stuff: class schedules, report • cards, etc. • o Photos • o Memorabilia • o Service and activities • o Graduation: diploma, • announcement, photos • o Other: • Military Service • o Entrance papers • o Boot camp • o Assignments • o Deployments • o Recall rosters • o Awards • o Coins • o Discharge papers • o Photos • o Other: • Marriage • o Dating • o Engagement • o Wedding announcement • o Wedding photos • o Marriage/Sealing Certificate • o Other: • Occupation • o Resumes • o Occupation stuff: check stubs, • business cards, certificates and • awards, etc. • o Photos • o Memorabilia • o Other:

31. List (con’t) • Family • o Family group sheet • o Church membership record • o Family photos • o Family pets • o Other: • Home • o Childhood home: photos, memories, • address, your room, etc. • o Childhood home photos • o Home: address, layout, documents, • purchase information, etc. • o Photos • o Other: • Service • o Service: list of callings held, personal • experiences, community service, • etc. • o Photos • o Other: • Talents, Interests and Hobbies • o Talents interests and hobbies: list, • certificates and awards, etc. • o Photos: finished projects, • collections, etc. • o Other: • Medical Information • o Surgeries, illnesses, prescriptions, • medical information, etc. • o Other:

32. 72-hour Kit • Include your disaster plan, first aid instructions, maps • Some other items to consider: • Books, coloring supplies, puzzles, games • Have a stash of money in small bills

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