Personal E mergency Prepared ness For Seni iors Being Ready For The First 3 Days Afte er A Disaster
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Personal Emergency Prepared dness Is Important Because.
Two Types of Events 1. Natural Hazards Tornadoes Floods Drought Hailstorms Lightning Fires Severe Winter Storms Avalanches
Types of Hazards 2. Human Induced Disasters Non-Intentional ti and Intentional ti Fires Chemical Spills Crashes (train, airpla ne) Explosions Biological Contamina ation Terrorism Dangerous Goods Incidents (e.g. sour gas wells)
Some Recent Disaster Events in Albert ta Central Alberta Snowstorm (Apr 03) Lost Creek Fire (J Jul 03) Sour Gas Leak and Fire Enoch First Nation (Dec 04) Fort McMurray Co ondo Fire (Apr 07)
Getting Prepared
Step 1. GET INFORM MED! Be aware of the pote ential hazards in your community. Be aware of local pr rocedures and warning systems. Be familiar with the Alberta Emergency Public Warning System.
Step 2. PREPARE EMERGENCY KITS Put together Emerg gency Kits containing the items you will need and want if you evacuate or shelter-in-place. Check your Emergency Plan & Kits regularly. The goal of person nal preparedness is to be self-sufficient for 3 days or 72 hours following a disaster.
Emergenc cy Kits Kits should contain enough essential supplies to provide for each hfamily member for 3d days. Separate emergency kits should be prepared for home and vehicles.
Home Emerg gency Kits KEEP A CONTAINER PACKED AND READY TO GO AT ALL TIMES. - Food (canned or freeze dried) - Candles - Can opener - Water (4 litres/person/day) F il h t - Family photos - Battery or crank operated radio and flashlight - Waterproof matches, lighter - Pocket knife - Reading material - Back-up of special supplies - Batteries
Home Emergency Kits Additional items: - Sleeping bags or blankets - Fire extinguisher - First aid supplies/handbook - Cash or traveler s cheques - Activities for children - Personal hygiene items - Additional clothing - Toilet paper - Portable supply of medications
A Family Documents Kit A Family Document Kit will protect your identity and help ensure you and your family get the assistance you need in an emergency.
Vehicle Em mergency Kit Blankets Extra clothing Matches and candle Jumper cables Shovel Flashlight Maps Window Scraper Non-perishable food Sand, salt or cat litter Emergency markers Windshield Washer Fluid Antifreeze, Oil Fire Extinguisher Water
Pet Preparedness Prepare a Pet Kit Food Water Medication Kennel Toysy Leash Baggies Blanket or Bed Veterinarian records V Vet contact info Litter box & litter Current photo T Tattoo or Microchip numbers List of pet shelters open 24 hours
Step 3. Have a fam ily emergency plan Prepare a family emergency plan that addresses: re-uniting your family emergency accommodation pets
Reuniting Your Family a. Determine contact information and addresses for: Out-of-areaa contacts Other important people
b. Pick Meeting Places In a disaster, meeting places need to be at a location tha at is a safe distance from your home. It is advised that the chosen location be outside of your community in case you cannot return home for a period of time.
Emergency Acco ommodation Determine tempo orary accommodations for yourself and family members. Plan for your pets. They will need temporary accommodation too.
Home Preparedness If you have your own vehicle, become familiar with the best route and an alternate route for you to use if you must evacuate your community. If your area is evacuated, the municipality will provide transportation t ti for those who need it. Listen to the TV and radio for announcements of where the pick-up po oints will be.
Preparednes s for Outside Your Home Become familiar with the emergency plans at the seniors centre and day programs that you attend. If you provide childcare, ask about the emergency plans for the school or child care facilities the children attend. At work, become familiar with the emergency plans tha at they have in place.
Home Preparedness Test escape routes. Check for hazards your home. around Remove combustible materials from your home.
Home Prep paredness Consult with your local l utility companies about their policies and procedures for tu urning on and off the water, gas and electricity connections to your home if a disaster occurs. Take first-aid training.
Practice! Practice! Practice!
Home Prep paredness TWIC CE YEARLY Update you ur Home Emergency Plan
Step 4. HAVE INSURANCE Carry personal in nsurance on your property and belongings. Government Disaster Recovery Programs can ass sist in some instances.
After a Disaster Do not enter the disaster area until cleared to do so by emergency officials. Disasters are traumatic events.
Questions?
Personal Disaster Prepare edness starts ts with you Prepare for the Unexpected!
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