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Steps for Personal Preparedness Be informed Learn about the hazards in your community Obtain basic knowledge to enable you to cope with hazards shelter locations, evacuation routes, etc. Build your skills Develop a plan Family disaster plan Nearby/Farther away refuge Make a kit Home Car

What hazards are most likely in my community? How will I get alerts and warnings? What is the advice and plans for sheltering and evacuation for the hazards that may impact my community? Are there different emergency contact numbers I should have for different situations? How can I better prepare?

Typically three types of hazards Natural Hazards Technological Hazards Terrorist Hazards Obstacles to identifying hazards Forget not a recent event It won t happen here or to me Disasters happen when you are in other places Lack of knowledge What is the most devastating hazard in NC?

What are some hazards in your community? Just some of the hazards Flood Wind Snow/Winter Storms Earthquake Tornado Wildfires Landslide Pandemic Blackouts Home Fire

In case of an emergency, what warning systems or signals will notify you? Radio Television Social Media Emergency Alert Messages Have you signed up for Macon County CodeRED?. CodeRED is an emergency alert messaging system used in Macon County to alert residents to various emergency and disaster type incidents and warnings. To sign up for CodeRED go to: www.maconnc.org-public Safety-Emergency Management-Code Red Sign Up

Choosing to take shelter is necessary in many emergencies Sheltering is appropriate when conditions require that you seek protection in your home, place of employment or other location Sheltering outside the hazard area could include staying with friends/family,commercial lodging, or a county shelter Length of sheltering can vary by disaster Mass Care Shelters provide basic necessities, but you should prepare to bring disaster supplies Shelter in place might be considered when it is better to stay where you are and avoid any uncertainty outside

More common than many people think Sometimes evacuations are mandatory Amount of time to evacuate will depend on disaster Must plan how to assemble family and supplies and to anticipate where to go

Develop a plan Build a kit Attend meetings/forums/educational opportunities People with Special Needs Pets Learn or Sharpen Skills First Aid Ask Questions

Macon County Public Health - Preparedness Coordinator Local Macon County Emergency Management Local Chapter of the American Red Cross Readync.org Ready.gov Prepare. Plan. Stay Informed

Identify the hazards that have happened or could happen in your area Learn more about the hazard types Find out how you will be notified Plan for shelter or evacuating www.readync.org

Access & Functional Needs Infants & Young Children Seniors Caring for Animals Military Family Preparedness First Responders Separate Family Dietary and medical needs Languages

Family Communications Get Tech Ready Escape Routes and Where to Meet Utility Shut Off Financial Preparedness Home possession inventory, important documents, money, resources Safety Skills First Aid, CPR, Fire Extinguisher Plan for Locations Work/School, Neighborhoods, Frequented Places, Moving Vehicle

Basic Disaster Supplies Maintaining Your Kit Kit Storage Location Food Managing Water

Water one gallon per person per day for at least 3 days Food 3 day supply non-perishable food can opener Battery powered/crank radio with NOAA Band Flashlight and extra batteries First Aid Kit Whistle Dusk Mask, plastic sheeting and duct tape Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties Wrench and pliers Local maps Cell phone with charger, solar inverter

Case of bottled water Food that won't spoil, such as dried fruit and canned goods Manual can opener and basic eating utensils Flashlight and extra batteries Whistle, Compass Candles, matches, and a deep can to hold candles, road flares Blankets, extra clothes and shoes/boots Toilet paper and other personal care supplies Knife (a Swiss army knife is excellent for emergencies), small shovel First aid kit Some small bills and coins Jumper cables Antifreeze/windshield washer fluid List of emergency contact numbers

Check kit regularly to keep items fresh and usable Use your kit exercise it and make sure every family member knows where the kit is stored Rethink needs Where to store kits: Home Work place Car

It s simple steps that can save lives. Being prepared before a disaster makes recovering from one a little bit easier. For more information and handouts to help you prepare and a free Family Emergency Plan template call Melissa at 349-2459 or email mleatherman@maconnc.org Prepare for the Worst but Hope for the Best