Personal and Professional Preparedness. Workshop will provide: Awareness in Preparation Resources to Stay Informed Information on Family Emergency Planning.

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Personal and Professional Preparedness

Workshop will provide: Awareness in Preparation Resources to Stay Informed Information on Family Emergency Planning Ideas to assemble an Emergency Supply Kit Ideas to assemble a School Emergency Supply Kit

Super Storm Sandy October 2013

Snow Storm – October 30, 2011

Hurricane Irene August 28, 2011

Allentown Gas Explosion February 9, 2011

New Tripoli Tornado July 14, 2010

Dieruff High School Tornado (September 6, 2008)

Flooding March 2007

I-78 VALENTINE’S DAY SNOW STORM (2007)

Residents are prepared when they are: Informed Make a Plan Assemble a Kit Get Involved

Get Informed! American Red Cross Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration Lehigh.alertpa.org AlertPA

Warning Systems Emergency Alert System (EAS) NOAA Weather Radio Lehigh County Alert Alert PA

Make a Family Disaster Plan

Family Disaster Plan Knowing the protective measures for specific hazards Recognizing warning systems and signals Evacuating from a disaster area Incorporating community, school, and other plans Identifying escape routes

Escape Routes

Family Disaster Plan Completing a family communications plan Shutting off utilities Obtaining appropriate insurance Preparing for special needs Caring for animals Learning safety skills

Family Communications Plan Out-of-state contacts Vital information about each family member Where to go in an emergency Additional information Practice the plan with your entire family regularly.

Assemble Disaster Supply Kit

Disaster Supply Kit Build an emergency supply kit that includes enough supplies for each family member for three days. Remember to check your kit every six months.

Disaster Supply Kit There are six basics you should stock for your home, car or workplace in case of an emergency: Water Food First Aid Supplies Clothing and Bedding Tools and Emergency Supplies Special Items for Medical Conditions

School Emergency Supplies When evaluating your school emergency supplies, it is helpful to simplify the task by taking the “ ” approach to make sure you have the correct and adequate supplies.

3 - The Three Basic Response Scenarios Evacuation Lockdown Shelter/Protection

10 – The Ten Basic Survival Needs 1.Water 2.Food 3.Breathing Protection 4.Light 5.Communication 6.Warmth 7.Shelter 8.First Aid 9.Tools 10.Sanitation/Hygiene

3 – The Three Key School Areas & Service School Admin & Safety Services School Health & Medical Services School Facilities

Questions and Answers

For further details or information on preparedness or training: Tanya Hook Lehigh County EMA 640 W Hamilton Street, 8 th Floor Allentown, PA (610) MaryEllen Shiels Allentown Health Bureau 245 N 6 th Street Allentown, PA