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1 3 TORNADO FLASH FLOOD EARTHQUAKE WINTER STORM HURRICANE FIRE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SPILLhe next time disasterstrikes, you may nothave much time toact. Prepare now fora sudden how to protect your -self and cope with disasterby planning ahead. ThisTchecklist will help you getstarted. Discuss theseideas with your family, thenprepare an emergency the plan where every-one will see it on therefrigerator or additional informationabout how to prepare forhazards in your commu-nity, contact your localemergency managementor civil defense officeand American Red ChecklistPrepare a DisasterSupplies KitAssemble supplies you might need in anevacuation. Store them in an easy-to-carrycontainer such as a backpack or duffle :oA supply of water (one gallon perperson per day). Store water insealed, unbreakable the storage date and replaceevery six supply of non-perishable packagedor canned food and a non-electriccan change of clothing, rain gear andsturdy or sleeping first aid kit and extra pair of battery-powered radio, flashlightand plenty of extra cards and extra set of car list of family list of important family informa-tion.

2 The style and serial number ofmedical devices such as items for infants, elderly ordisabled family out which disasters couldoccur in your how to prepare for each how you would be warned ofan your community sevacuation about special assistance forelderly or disabled your workplace aboutemergency about emergency plans foryour children s school or day an EmergencyPlanoMeet with household members todiscuss the dangers of fire, severeweather, earthquakes and otheremergencies. Explain how torespond to the safe spots in your homefor each type of what to do about poweroutages and personal a floor plan of your two escape routes from family members how to turnoff the water, gas and electricity atmain switches when emergency telephone numbersnear children how and when tocall 911, police and household members to turnon the radio for emergency one out-of-state and one localfriend or relative for family membersto call if separated during a disaster(it is often easier to call out-of-statethan within the affected area).

3 OTeach children your out-of-statecontact s phone two emergency meeting ) A place near your home in caseof a ) A place outside your neighbor-hood in case you cannot returnhome after a a basic first aid and CPR family records in a water andfire-proof PreparednessChecklistFederal EmergencyManagement AgencyCall your EmergencyManagement Officeor American Red CrossChapterEmergency (F) 4/28/97, 6:20 PM1 Escape Plann a fire or other emergency, youmay need to evacuate your house,apartment or mobile home on amoment s notice. You should beready to get out an escape plan by drawing a floorplan of your residence. Using a black or bluepen, show the location of doors, windows,stairways, and large furniture. Indicate thelocation of emergency supplies (DisasterSupplies Kit), fire extinguishers, smokedetectors, collapsible ladders, first aid kitsand utility shut off points.

4 Next, use acolored pen to draw a broken line chartingat least two escape routes from each , mark a place outside of the homewhere household members should meet incase of sure to include important points outsidesuch as garages, patios, stairways,elevators, driveways and porches. If yourhome has more than two floors, use anadditional sheet of paper. Practiceemergency evacuation drills with allhousehold members at least two timeseach PlanOut-of-State ContactNameCityTelephone (Day)(Evening)Local ContactNameTelephone (Day)(Evening)Nearest RelativeNameCityTelephone (Day)(Evening)Family Work NumbersFatherMotherOtherEmergency Telephone NumbersIn a life threatening emergency, dial 911 or the local emergency medical services system numberPolice DepartmentFire DepartmentHospitalFamily PhysiciansNameTelephoneNameTelephoneName TelephoneReunion Locations1.

5 Right outside your home2. Away from the neighborhood, in case you cannot return homeAddressTelephoneRoute to try firstExample:Floor oneIEmergency (F) 4/28/97, 6:20 PM2 Floor OneFloor TwoFloor PlanStairwaysUtility Shut OffWindowsFirst Aid KitDisaster Supplies KitDoorsCollapsible LadderReunion Location (Outside)Normal Exit RouteEmergency Exit RoutesFire ExtinguisherSmoke DetectorsEmergency (F) 4/28/97, 6:20 PM3 The Federal Emergency Management Agency s Community and Family Preparedness Program and the American Red Cross Commu-nity Disaster Education Program are nationwide efforts to help people prepare for disasters of all types. For more information, pleasecontact your local emergency management office and American Red Cross chapter. This brochure and other preparedness materialsare available by calling FEMA at 1-800-480-2520, or writing: FEMA, Box 2012, Jessup, MD are also available on the World Wide Web at:FEMA s Web site: Local Contact is:oMaps, Shovel, FlaresoTire repair kit and pumpFire SafetyoPlan two escape routes out of fire drills at least twice a family members to stay low tothe ground when escaping from a family members never to opendoors that are hot.

6 In a fire, feel thebottom of the door with the palm ofyour hand. If it is hot, do not openthe door. Find another way smoke detectors on every levelof your home. Clean and test themat least once a month. Changebatteries at least once a a whistle in each bedroom toawaken household in case of electrical outlets. Do notoverload and learn how to use a fireextinguisher (5 lb., A-B-C type).oHave a collapsible ladder on eachupper floor of your installing home anEmergency Car KitInclude:oBattery powered radio, flashlight andextra batteriesoBlanketoBooster cablesoFire extinguisher (5 lb., A-B-C type)oFirst aid kit and manualoBottled water and non-perishable highenergy foods such as granola bars,raisins and peanut butterL-154 ARC 4471 Aug. 1993 Home Hazard HuntIn a disaster, ordinary items in the homecan cause injury and damage.

7 Anythingthat can move, fall, break or cause a fireis a potential defective electrical wiringand leaky gas shelves securely and braceoverhead light large, heavy objects on pictures and mirrors awayfrom water heater to wall cracks in ceilings weed killers, pesticides andflammable products away fromheat oily polishing rags or waste incovered metal and repair chimneys, fluepipes, vent connectors and gas protective clothing andsturdy your Disaster Supplies your travel routes specified by you are sure you have time ..oShut off water, gas and electricity, ifinstructed to do others know when you left andwhere you are arrangements for pets. Animalsmay not be allowed in public You Need to EvacuateoListen to a battery powered radio forthe location of emergency instructions of local Red Cross Web site: (F) 4/28/97, 6:21 PM4