1. September is National Emergency Disaster Month Great Bridge UMC Team Members Dale McClure – Chairman (District/State ERT member) Joan Kayser – Co-Chairman Gary Stephens – Phone Coordinator Earl & Debbie Hollowell – 1 st Aide

2. Are you Prepared !! Assume that you will be without the following for a minimum of 4 days or as long as 7 days after a disaster such as a hurricane or tornado. Power Drinking Water Phone Service – land lines and cell phones Gas pumps ATM machines

3. EMERGENCY SUPPLY KIT A Gallon of water per person, per day (3 days) Food – at least a 3 day supply Battery powered radio Flashlight and batteries (buy them now) First aid kit and whistle to signal for help Manual can opener Dust mask Basic tools – wrench, pliers, screwdriver Local maps Trash bags and twist ties – for several days

4. Evacuation Routes Southside Hampton Roads If you live in Chesapeake, Virginia Beach, Portsmouth or Suffolk you will be directed to leave via: U.S. Route 460 West U.S. Route 58 West If you live in Norfolk you will be directed to leave via: State Road 10 U.S. Route 17 north U.S. Route 60 West – to reversible U.S. 64

5. When to Leave? If emergency officials declare an evacuation of your city, you need to be ready to leave: If emergency officials declare an evacuation of your city, you need to be ready to leave:**IMMEDIATELY** * An evacuation order will increase traffic on the evacuation routes – so be PATIENT! the evacuation routes – so be PATIENT! * Prepare your home – turn off electric/unplug what you can and secure outdoor furniture! what you can and secure outdoor furniture! Take your emergency supply kit with you ! Take your emergency supply kit with you ! Leave a note taped to inside window ! Leave a note taped to inside window !

6. AREA SHELTERS Family Shelters Oscar Smith High School Hickory Middle School Western Branch High School Thurgood Marshall Elementary School The above shelters could change with each storm, depending on availability! Pet Shelters: – Great Bridge Veterinary Hospital – Las Gaviotas Pet Hotel

7. Pet Care! Don’t forget to gather supplies for your pets! Records, medications, and licenses! Leash and muzzles. Carriers or cages for transportation. Blankets and towels for warmth & bedding. Food, water, bowls, and litter pan/supplies! AND TOYS ! They get bored too in a hotel!

8. Stay Inside !! Stay inside until the storm passes! Do not drive if the street is still flooded! Listen to your battery operated radio for info. If an emergency arises, call the church or a **Team Member** Develop a Family Communication Plan ! Plan two ways out of your home in case of fire!

9. After the Storm Clean-Up ! Take inventory of damage: – Inside your home – Outside your home – Lawn and tree damage – Automobile damage – Freezer/Refrigerator loss of food – Put important paperwork back in safe deposit box – File for any damage or loss with insurance

10. Buddy System ! Something GBUMC began in 2003 ! Do you live alone? Do you have a disability and need assistance? Are you recovering from surgery? Do you have a new baby in the house? Are you on oxygen – do you have a generator? Are you a diabetic and need constant meds? Do you have a medi-port and need hospital care? Are you or a spouse/family member bed ridden?

11. Buddy System! Do you own the following and able to help: Chain sawDrill GeneratorPower Saw Pick up TruckLadders Power Washer4 Wheel Drive Jeep Manual LaborTransportation Hand ToolsHam Operator

12. Emergency Disaster Response Team We will call you before, during and after the storm if you want us to! If you still have computer/internet service check the GBUMC website for updates & church event cancelations! If you need help – PLEASE CALL! THANK YOU !!