Family Disaster Preparedness

Types of Disasters NATURAL DISASTERS TORNADOS HURRICANES FLOODS EARTHQUAKES MAN MADE POWER OUTAGES COMPUTER HACKING TERRORISM TRAIN DERAILMENT

Yourself Family Kids Seniors Your Home Schools Workplace WHO NEEDS TO PREPARE FOR A DISASTER Yourself Family Kids Seniors Your Home Schools Workplace

PREPARE MY FAMILY FOR A DISASTER First Responder may take hours or days to get to you, you may not be together Build a family plan in advance How you will get to a safe place How you will contact each other How you will get back together What you will do in different situations Build a disaster kit Communications School and workplace plans

THOSE WHO MAY NEED SPECIAL ATTENTION The Aging Those with Mobility concerns Those with Medical needs Those who are blind or with low vision People who are deaf or hard of hearing PETS

Basic Emergency Supply Kit Water, 1 gal per person per day for 3 days Food 3 day supply of non-perishable food Battery powered or hand crank radio Flashlight with extra batteries First aid kit Whistle to signal for help Dust mask, plastic sheeting and dust tape to shelter in place Moist towelettes, garbage bags, plastic ties Wrench pliers basic tools Can opener Local maps

ADDITIONAL EMERGENCY ITEMS Prescription medicines and glasses Infant formula and diapers Pet food extra water for pet Important documents Cash and change Sleeping bags or warm blankets for each person Complete change of clothing Fire extinguisher Matches in a waterproof container Paper and pencil Mess kits

WHAT ELSE Training and Workshops Neighborhood groups and community sessions Presentation by knowledgeable instructors on basics and building disaster kits Talk to neighbors to discuss communication and sheltering