1. Emergency Preparedness
Newtown Health District
Newtown Fire Marshal’s Office
Newtown Emergency Management

2. Basics of Emergency Preparedness
Educate Yourselves & Your Family
Create Emergency Plans
Make Emergency Supply Kits
Planning For Special Needs

3. Educate Yourself & Your Family
Know your surroundings
Dangerous weather conditions
Evacuation routes
Nearby hazards
Have a place to go
Friends or family members house out of the danger area
Learn your disaster plan
If there is a disaster plan at your business or community, know how to use it

4. Create An Emergency Communications Plan
Know area of shelter
Inside and outside of home
Identify evacuation routes
How will you get there
Identify a meeting place
A place to meet with your family or friends
Include information on keeping your pets safe
Know the plan & Communicate It

5. Emergency Supply Kits You should have on hand: 3-day Supply of Water
More if during a hot summer month or for pets
Food (non-perishable) for 3 days
Non electric cooking tools (plastic utensils, hand can opener, etc.)
Paper Towels, Toilet Paper and Soap
Battery Powered Radio & Flashlight
Extra Batteries
Blankets and Pillows
First Aid Kit
Pet Care Items
Extra Set of Keys

6. MAKE SURE YOU CHECK YOUR KITS AND UPDATE AND REFRESH THEM REGULARLY!
Emergency Supply Kits
MAKE SURE YOU CHECK YOUR KITS AND UPDATE AND REFRESH THEM REGULARLY!

7. Special Needs Discuss Plan with home health aides
Teach others how to use equipment
Label your equipment
Tell people where you keep your supplies
Create a support network of people to help you
Wear medical alert tags
Keep extra medications on hand

8. Medical Information Cards
Have a list of your medications
Include your allergies
Have a list of your medical problems
Ask your primary doctor for a list
Include a list of your doctors
Keep important papers with you
Keep your medical insurance card and any other important papers with you (i.e. Living Will)
List Emergency Contacts

9. What Should I Do In An Emergency Is Declared?
Remain Calm & Patient
Listen for instructions or updates from officials
Code Red System
Use 911 only for emergency purposes
DO NOT USE FOR GENERAL INFORMATION
Call your family
Check on your neighbors
Get your supplies ready
Continue to monitor for updates & information

10. Types of Disasters Natural Disasters Biological Emergencies
Chemical Emergencies
Nuclear & Radiological Emergencies

11. Natural Disasters Types Listen for Watches or Warnings Seek shelter
Blizzards, Flash Floods, Hurricanes, Tornadoes
Listen for Watches or Warnings
Known the difference
Seek shelter
Get your supplies
Listen for Instructions

12. Biological Emergencies
Listen for Instructions
Mass Vaccination / Dispensing Clinics
Shelter in Place
Seek medical attention
If you have symptoms or were exposed
Quarantine and isolation
Use good hygiene

13. Chemical, Radiological, and Nuclear Emergencies
Listen for OFFICIAL instructions
Make sure your supply kit is refreshed
Close all doors and windows
Stay indoors in a safe shelter
Monitor for developments

14. Handouts CT Emergency Preparedness Guide Emergency Phone Number List
Family Information Sheet
First Aid Kit Checklist
Supply Kit Checklist
Places to Get Additional Information

15. Resources Newtown Health District 270-4291
CT Public Health
Poison Control Center
Infoline
CT DEHMS
Red Cross

16. Thank You and Be Prepared
Questions
Any Questions?
Thank You and Be Prepared