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2. 2 BE PREPARED  Types of disasters  Warning Systems  Actions to take  Emergency Kits  Communications Plan  Insurance September 2011 2

3. 3 CITY OF EDMONTON EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTRE  City of Edmonton Emergency Operation Centre is ready 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to co-ordinate the City’s emergency response to a disaster. September 2011 3

4. 4 NATURAL DISASTERS NATURAL DISASTERS September 2011 4

5. 5 DISASTERS CAUSED BY HUMANS September 2011 5

6. 6 LOCAL HISTORY (Selected Incidents) September 2011 6 2011 Slave Lake Fire

7. 7 BE AWARE  Be aware of the potential hazards in your community  Learn the Warning Systems in your area: http://www.emergency alert.alberta.ca/ September 2011 7

8. 8 EMERGENCY GUIDE  English  French  Spanish  Hindi  Punjabi  Chinese  Vietnamese  Arabic September 2011 8

9. 9 DIAL BEFORE YOU DIG ALBERTA 1-CALL is the free and easy way to avoid damaging gas, electric and other utility lines that could be buried as close as a few inches underground. Call at least two working days before digging in your yard: 1-800-242-3447 September 2011 9

10. 10 EVACUATION  Listen to the local radio or TV and follow instructions.  Shut off utilities if instructed to do so.  Take your evacuation kit.  Ensure your pets are cared for.  Lock up your home.  Register at the Reception Centre. September 2011 10

11. 11 SHELTER-IN-PLACE  Go inside.  Close all windows and doors.  Turn off furnace and exhaust fans.  Listen to the local radio or TV for further instructions. Keep phone lines free.  If odour is strong, seal an inside room with wet towels at the base of the door.  Breathe through a damp towel to filter air. September 2011 11

12. 12 SUMMER STORMS   Summer storms can bring heavy rain, high winds, hail, intense lightning and even tornadoes, all of which can damage property and threaten lives. September 2011 12

13. 13 WINTER STORMS   Winter storms bring the dangers of high winds, extremely low temperatures and heavy snowfall or freezing rain. If caught in a blizzard, seek shelter and wait out the storm. September 2011 13

14. 14 FLASH FLOODS   Caused by rainfall intensity and duration.   Go to higher ground.   Listen to the local radio.   Avoid already flooded areas and fast flowing water. September 2011 14

15. 15 INFLUENZA OUTBREAK  Wash hands often.  Cover coughs and sneezes with tissues. Cough into your sleeve.  Stay away from others as much as possible when sick.  Stay home from work and school if you become sick. become sick.  Get an annual flu shot.  Get plenty of rest and strive to stay healthy with proper nutrition and exercise. September 2011 15

16. 16 NATURAL GAS  Leave immediately if you smell natural gas inside a building.  Call 911 or ATCO Gas using a neighbour’s phone.  ATCO GAS 24-hour Emergency Services  1-780-420-5585 Edmonton & Area  1-800-511-3447 All other areas September 2011 16

17. 17 ELECTRICITY To report a downed power line in Edmonton call 780-412-4500 immediately with the exact location of the line.  Always assume that downed lines are energized. Keep back a minimum of 10 metres (33 feet) from the wires or anything in contact with the wires.  Warn others in the area of the danger. September 2011 17

18. 18 EMERGENCY KITS September 2011 18

19. 19 HOME EMERGENCY KIT  Ready-to-eat and high-energy foods for 3 days  Manual can opener  Bottled water  Extra prescription medications  Baby supplies, special needs items  Lanterns, flashlights, lightsticks  Battery-operated radios, batteries  Alternate heat sources  Extra warm clothing and blankets  Cash  First aid kit September 2011 19

20. 20 TRAVEL EMERGENCY KIT  Flashlight  Flares or reflective triangle  First aid kit  Basic tools including a shovel  Extra clothing including hats and gloves  Booster cables  Sand or kitty litter  Ice scraper and brush  Blanket  Non-perishable high energy food  Water  Small candle in a tin can, waterproof matches September 2011 20

21. 21 PET EMERGENCY KIT  Food and water for three days  Disposable litter trays  Litter or paper towels  Feeding dishes  Extra leash  Pet’s blanket  Photo of your pet September 2011 21

22. 22 INSURANCE  Home insurance  Tenant insurance  Student insurance for living in residence September 2011 22

23. 23 FAMILY COMMUNICATION PLAN September 2011 23

24. 24 Prepared by the City of Edmonton, Office of Emergency Preparedness in conjunction with ATCO Gas www.edmonton.ca/oep www.facebook.com/EdmontonPrepare www.twitter.com/EdmontonPrepare September 2011 24