Hints and Tips 1. When you set your clocks in the fall and the spring, also replace your stored water and food, change your smoke detector batteries and review you Family Emergency Plan. Family Emergency Plan 2. If you have prescription drugs that need to be included in your Emergency Supply Kits, ask your doctor if he/she will give you sample packs. Explain that they are for your kit. 3. Remember that in an emergency you can find water in your water heater, melted ice cubes, and from the flush tank of your toilet (bowl water may be used for pets). 4. You should purify all water of uncertain purity before drinking it. One easy method is boiling for 3-5 minutes. 5. Stored water will taste better if you put oxygen back into it by pouring it back and forth between two clean containers. Because We All Have Our Reasons 6. Don t forget your fury friends. Your pets are part of the your family too. Don t leave them behind if you have to evacuate your home or town. 7. Remember that it is often just as important to prepare your house as it is to prepare you car. Be sure to keep your fuel tanks at least half full all of the time, more especially in the winter. 8. When stocking up flashlights and batteries for your house keep in mind that alkaline batteries have a long shelf-life and LED systems operate frugally. 9. Understand that during an emergency the banks might not be open. Put cash, including change in your emergency supply kits. This Plan Belongs To:
April 2006 Dear Families of Sevier County: The Central Utah Public Health Department has great concern for the safety and welfare of each individual and family in our community, which is why we want to help everyone become better prepared for the unexpected. As you may remember in May of 2004 a similar publication was designed by the Sevier County Commission and the Sheriff s office, which was delivered to every home in Sevier county. We hope that it helped you see the need that we have to be personally prepared. This booklet and its corresponding class is the next step toward that preparedness. We have the greatest confidence in and respect for our Professional and Volunteer First-Responders, but situations may arise that can overwhelm their best efforts. We may not be able to prevent being victims of disasters, but we can prepare ourselves and perhaps avoid becoming casualties. Being Prepared Really Does Make Sense! Sincerely, Robert Resendes-Health Officer Once you and your family are prepared, take some time to think about how you can serve your community during a disaster. Below are a few of the preparedness volunteer organizations in our area with the contact number, all of which are ran by Citizen Corps. Citizen Corps Katrina Reid 896-0470 Central Utah Medical Reserve Corps Shara Bastian 896-9222 ext 27 Capt. Gary Reid 896-2602 Mandy Christensen 896-5451 ext 30 Emergency Plan Update Record Every Family Emergency Plan should be reviewed and updated every year, along with your emergency kits. Keep track of your updates here 1. 2. 3. 4. Emergency Supply Kits Cont. The Basics: Water, Food, Sanitation and First Aid Supplies, Clothing and Bedding, Tools and Special Items Special Items For Baby: For Adults Formula & Bottles Medications Diapers Denture needs Toys, books, etc. Contact lenses & supplies Powdered milk Extra glasses in container Medications Entertainment: cards, books etc. For Pets: Dry and Wet Food, Carrier, Familer blanket & toy Important Family Documents: at least have copies available Passports, S.S. cards, driver s license, immunization records Wills, insurance policies, contracts, deeds, stocks and bonds Credit card numbers and companies, bank account numbers Recent inventory of household goods Birth and Marriage certificates *Personal Survival Kits* Consider having personal backpack for each person containing small amounts of the basics and then storing larger quantities and supplies in a large portable container. Food & Water Toiletries Small first aid kit Flashlight and spare batteries Whistle Battery ran radio & spare batteries Prescription drugs 5. 6. 7. 8.
Emergency Supply Kits Cont. The Basics: Water, Food, Sanitation and First Aid Supplies, Clothing and Bedding, Tools and Special Items Tools Mess kits, or disposable flat ware and utensils Battery operated radio and extra batteries Wrench (for turning off untilites if needed) Map of area (for locating shelters) Plastic garbage bags & ties (for personal sanitatation) Toilet Paper & Towelettes Plastic bucket with a tight lid Sanitation Supplies Flashlight and extra batteries Emergency preparedness manual Cash, including change Signal flares Manual can opener & bottle opener Pencil and Paper Matches in a waterproof container Small fuel-driven stove & fuel Whistles (to attract attention) Plastic storage containers Duct tape Compass Needles and thread Medicine Dropper Plastic Sheeting Aluminum foil Utility knife Pliers Soap, household bleach Hand sanitizer Personal hygeine items Home Hazard Hunt Follow these guidelines to eliminate many of the common hazards in your home. Check for Electrical Hazards Repair/replace damaged cords, plugs & appliances that overheat. Use one plug per outlet: don t string surge protectors together. Store flammable chemicals in approved containers, and wellventilated areas outside of house. Store oil rags in covered metal containers. Check for Chemical Hazards Check for Fire Hazards Eliminate combustibles (yard waste, papers, rags, old mattresses, etc.). Keep chimneys, flues, vents & connectors clean & in good repair. Remove cords under rugs, over nails, pipes or heaters. Put covers on outlets or electrical boxes Limit quantities of household chemicals and store out of reach of children. Separate reactive chemicals like bleach and ammonia. Separate heat sources (appliances, candles, portable heaters, etc.). Keep portable heaters in low traffic areas. Saftey Equipment Install a smoke alarm in each bedroom, hallway, and level of your home. Test them monthly and replace batteries yearly. Lean how to use your ABC fire extinguisher. Secure Large Items in Your Home Anchor water heater, large appliances, tall or heavy furniture and pictures to studs in the wall. Install a flexible gas line on gas appliances. Brace overhead light fixtures or fans. Store heavy objects on lower shelves: secure cabinet doors with clips, locks or latches. Aviod placing beds under windows or heavy objects.
Family Communications Plan Remember that the object of a family emergency plan is to be prepared to be self-sufficient for a minimum of 72 hours. Emergency Supply Kits Cont. The Basics: Water, Food, Sanitation and First Aid Supplies, Clothing and Bedding, Tools and Special Items. Family Information Name Date of Birth Medical Info or Special Needs 1. Usual Weekday Location 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. s Workplace/School s Workplace/School s Workplace/School s Workplace/School s Workplace/School s Workplace/School 2 in. sterile gauze pads (4-6) 4 in. sterile gauze pads (4-6) Hypoallergenic adhesive tape Traiangular bandages (3) First Aid Kit Assorted sizes of safety pins Non-presciption drugs: asprin or non-aspirn pain reliever, antidiarrhea drugs, antacid, laxative and Ipecac Clothing and Bedding Include at least one complete change of clolthing and footwear per person. Sturdy shoes or boots Blankets or sleeping bags Cleansing agent/soap Latex gloves (2 pair) Sunscreen 3 in. sterile roller bandages (3) 2 in. sterile roll bandages (3) Moist toweletts Thermometer Assorted sterile adhesive bandages Rain gear Hat and gloves Underware: thermal & regular Sunglasses Scissors, tweezers, needle Antiseptic Tongue blades
Emergency Supply Kits The Basics: Water, Food, Sanitation and First Aid Supplies, Clothing and Bedding, Tools and Special Items. A normally active person needs to drink at least two quarts of water each day. Severe temperatures and intense physical activity can double that amount. Children, nursing mothers and the ill will need more. Store water in clear plastic, fiberglass or enamel-lined containers. Avoid using containers that will decompose or break, such as milk cartons or glass bottles. Soft drink bottles or foodgrade plastic buckets work well. Store one gallon of water per person per day (two quarts for drinking, two quarts for food prep/ sanitation) in a cool, dark place. Keep at least a three-day supply of water for each person. Rotate water supply ever six months. Food Store at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food. Select foods that require no refigeration, preparartion or cooking and little or no water. Select food items that are compact and lightweight. Ready-to-eat canned meats, fruits and vegetables Staples-sugar, salt pepper Vitamins Water High energy foods: peanut butter, jelly, crackers, granola Canned juices, milk, soup (if powered, store extra water) Comfort/Stress foods: cookies, hard candy, cereals, etc Family Communications Plan Cont. Remember that the object of a family emergency plan is to be prepared to be self-sufficient for a minimum of 72 hours. In Neighborhood Meeting Place _ Out-of-State Contact _ Temporary Accommodations _ Outside of Neighborhood Meeting Place _ Important Non-Emergency Numbers Doctor Doctor Pharmacist Veterinarian Police Health Dept. Other Other Temporary Accommodations for Pets _
Evacuation and Severe Weather Plan Have a primary and secondary escape route for each room. Level 1: Know Your Home Severe Weather and Earthquake Shelter, Knowing Your Utilities and Shelter-In-Place. Shelter-In-Place Sheltering-in-place simply means staying inside your home, business, or seeking shelter in the nearest available building. Local authorities may issue a shelter-in-place order during a release of hazardous material where air quality may be threatened. If you are asked to shelter-in-place, take the following actions: 1. While gathering your family, cover your mouth and nose with a damp cloth to provide minimal protection. 2. Close all windows and doors. 3. Turn off all fans, heating and air conditioning systems. 4. Close fireplace damper. 5. Go to an above ground room (not the basement) with fewest windows and doors. 6. Wet some towels and jam them in the crack under the door. Tape plastic sheeting or garbage bags over the doors, windows, exhaust fans, vents and outlets. 7. If there is a danger of explosion, close window coverings and stay away from the windows. Solid Line= Primary Route Broken Line= Secondary Route Identify the sever weather mmmm shelters with this pattern Identify potential earthquake shelters in each room & name them (table, desk, etc) 8. Stay in the room and listen to your radio until you are told all is safe or you are told to evecuate. Having a shelter-in-place kit with a battery operated radio, flashlight, tape, pre-cut plastic and towels will help you remain calm during a shelter-in-place order. You may also want to put in a few non-perishable food and entertainment items.
Know Your Home Severe Weather and Earthquake Shelter, Knowing Your Utilities and Shelter-In-Place. Severe Weather Shelter Pick a room on the lowest floor in you house, towards the center. Closets and bathrooms without windows are good examples. Keep this area free from clutter. Evacuation and Severe Weather Plan Cont. Have a primary and secondary escape route for each room. Level 2: Earthquake Shelter DROP, COVER & HOLD ON Choose a safe place in every room of your house, away from windows. Drop under a sturdy table or desk or against an inside wall where nothing can fall on you. If you are in bed, hold on and stay there, protecting your head with a pillow. If you are outdoors, find a clear spot away from building, trees and power lines and drop to the ground. Knowing Your Utilities Make it your business to become familiar with the critical infrastructure of your home. Be sure that each member of your family (who is able) understands how to operate the following list. Clearly labeling these items may prevent confusion during an actual emergency. Electic circuits Natural gas service controls Outside air vents Culinary water main valves Keep in mind that if you turn off your natural gas a licensed professional will have to come and turn it back on, therefore only do so if told to by local officials or if you suspect a leak. Always turn off propane tanks, because they are often dislodged during disasters. Solid Line= Primary Route Broken Line= Secondary Route Identify the sever weather mmmm shelters with this pattern Identify potential earthquake shelters in each room & name them (table, desk, etc)
Evacuation and Severe Weather Plan Cont. Have a primary and secondary escape route for each room. Level 3: Evacuation and Severe Weather Plan Cont. Have a primary and secondary escape route for each room. Level 4: Solid Line= Primary Route Broken Line= Secondary Route Identify the sever weather mmmm shelters with this pattern Identify potential earthquake shelters in each room & name them (table, desk, etc) Solid Line= Primary Route Broken Line= Secondary Route Identify the sever weather mmmm shelters with this pattern Identify potential earthquake shelters in each room & name them (table, desk, etc)