Kentucky Diabetes Prevention & Control Program 2011 Being Prepared for a Disaster: When you have diabetes.

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Kentucky Diabetes Prevention & Control Program 2011 Being Prepared for a Disaster: When you have diabetes

Kentucky Diabetes Prevention & Control Program 2011 Be Prepared for a Disaster Make a communication plan Build a supply kit, basic and diabetes Be informed Take safety measures Health tips Know your resources

Kentucky Diabetes Prevention & Control Program 2011 Being Prepared For A Disaster Be prepared before the disaster at: Home School Work Your community

Kentucky Diabetes Prevention & Control Program 2011 Being Prepared For A Disaster Make a communication plan Build a disaster supply kit Be informed about what might happen

Kentucky Diabetes Prevention & Control Program 2011 Being Prepared For A Disaster Step One: Communication Plan

Kentucky Diabetes Prevention & Control Program 2011 Step Two: Disaster supply kit Being Prepared For A Disaster

Kentucky Diabetes Prevention & Control Program 2011 Being Prepared For A Disaster Example of Basic Kit Supplies: Water Food Face masks First aid kit Battery powered radio Flashlight Batteries Cash or credit cards Important Family Documents Pet needs

Kentucky Diabetes Prevention & Control Program 2011 Being Prepared For A Disaster Diabetes Supplies to last at least 3 days: Medications/Insulin Prescriptions Monitoring supplies Emergency treatments Insulated bag Comfortable footwear Emergency contact information

Kentucky Diabetes Prevention & Control Program 2011 Step Three: Be informed about what natural or man-made disasters might happen in your community Be sure you know where local fire department, police station, and hospital are located Post emergency phone numbers near all phones Know where utility mains are for your home Organize and practice a family drill Being Prepared For A Disaster

Kentucky Diabetes Prevention & Control Program 2011 On-going Be sure to update your plan and keep contents of disaster kit fresh (check your kit yearly) Don’t forget to make arrangements for your pet! Being Prepared For A Disaster

Kentucky Diabetes Prevention & Control Program 2011 Being Prepared For A Disaster Don’t forget about your health when a disaster hits If you have diabetes: Try to stick to your meal plan and avoid unhealthy foods Check your feet & skin everyday and treat sores right away Make sure to take & record your blood sugar at least once a day or more Continue to take your medications as prescribed Wear diabetes identification Seek medical help when needed right away

Kentucky Diabetes Prevention & Control Program 2011 Being Prepared For A Disaster Don’t forget about your health when a disaster strikes. Remember: Stress can cause blood sugar to rise Seek shelter from extreme weather Do not over exert yourself Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water Follow your sick day guidelines Rest

Kentucky Diabetes Prevention & Control Program 2011 Local Resources Emergency Management office Local health department Local police and fire department Red Cross / Salvation Army HSRA (Health Services Resource Administration) Being Prepared For A Disaster

Kentucky Diabetes Prevention & Control Program 2011 State Emergency Resources Kentucky Office of Homeland Security KOHS or Being Prepared For A Disaster

Kentucky Diabetes Prevention & Control Program 2011 Federal Resources Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA or Ready.Gov National Weather Service Centers for Disease Control CDC-INFO or Being Prepared For A Disaster

Kentucky Diabetes Prevention & Control Program 2011 National Resources American Red Cross Salvation Army SAL-ARMY or Being Prepared For A Disaster

Kentucky Diabetes Prevention & Control Program 2011 REMEMBER: The best way to be safe during a disaster is to be prepared before the disaster! Make your plan Build and maintain your kit Know what might happen Organize and practice a family drill Don’t forget your health Being Prepared For A Disaster

Kentucky Diabetes Prevention & Control Program 2011 Being Prepared For A Disaster Start now by identifying and writing down preparedness goals for you and your family