Family emergency disaster preparedness information

Department of Homeland Security-FEMA

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Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
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general public.

BE INFORMED – Learn what protective
measures you can take before, during and after
an emergency.
MAKE A PLAN – Prepare, plan and stay
informed for emergencies.
BUILD A KIT – Build a kit for disasters to be
prepared.
GET INVOLVED – Find opportunities to support
community preparedness.
BUSINESS – Plan for and protect your business.
KIDS – Fun and games for kids. Great tools for
educators and parents too!

Prepared 2014 – This year's Resolve to
be Ready campaign focuses on 'Family
Connection' to reinforce the importance
of parents including their children in
preparedness conversations in advance
of potential disasters.
Community & Other Plans – Ask local
officials about your community’s
disaster plans. Ask local officials the
following questions about your
community’s disaster/emergency plans.

Community & Other Plans
 What hazards are most likely?
 How will I get alerts and warnings?
 What is the advice and plans for
sheltering and evacuation for the
hazards that may impact the
community?
 Are there emergency contact
numbers I should have for different
situations?

 Are there opportunities for
preparedness education and
training?
 Does my community have a plan?
 Can I obtain a copy?
 What does the plan contain?
 How often are plans updated?
 What should I know about this plan?
 What hazards does it cover?

 In addition to finding out about
your community’s plan, it is
important that you know what
plans are in place for your
workplace, your children’s school
or day care center and any places
you frequent like entertainment
and sporting events, recreation
areas, shopping centers and
places of worship.

 Ask your employer about workplace
policies regarding disasters & crises,
including understanding how you
will be provided emergency and
warning information, evacuation
and shelter plans.
 Contact your children’s school or
day care center to discuss their
disaster procedures.

Pandemic
 You can prepare for an influenza
pandemic now. You should know both
the magnitude of what can happen
during a pandemic outbreak and what
actions you can take to help lessen the
impact of an influenza pandemic on you
and your family. This checklist will help
you gather the information resources
you may need in case of a flu pandemic.

 Shelter
 Choosing to take shelter is necessary in many emergencies.
 Taking appropriate shelter is critical in times of disaster.
Sheltering is appropriate when conditions require that you
seek protection in your home, place of employment or other
location when disaster strikes. Sheltering outside the hazard
area could include staying with friends and relatives, seeking
commercial lodging or staying in a mass care facility operated
by disaster relief groups.
 To effectively shelter, you must first consider the hazard and
then choose a place in your home or other building that is
safe for that hazard. For example, for a tornado, a room
should be selected that is in a basement or an interior room
on the lowest level away from corners, windows, doors and
outside walls.
 The safest locations to seek shelter vary by hazard. Be
Informed about the sheltering suggestions for each hazard.

 The safest locations to seek shelter vary by hazard. Be
Informed about the sheltering suggestions for each
hazard.
 There may be situations, depending on your
circumstances and the nature of the disaster, when it's
simply best to stay where you are and avoid any
uncertainty outside by “sheltering in place.
 The length of time you are required to shelter may be
short, such as during a tornado warning, or long, such as
during a winter storm or a pandemic. It is important that
you stay in shelter until local authorities say it is safe to
leave. Additionally, you should take turns listening to
radio broadcasts and maintain a 24-hour safety watch.
 During extended periods of sheltering, you will need to
manage water and food supplies to ensure you and your
family have the required supplies and quantities. Read
more about Managing Water and Managing Food.

 Mass Care Shelter
 Even though mass care shelters often provide water, food,
medicine and basic sanitary facilities, you should plan to
take your disaster supplies kit with you so you will have the
supplies you require. Mass care sheltering can involve living
with many people in a confined space, which can be
difficult and unpleasant. To avoid conflicts in the stressful
situation, it is important to cooperate with shelter
managers and others assisting them. Keep in mind that
alcoholic beverages and weapons are forbidden in
emergency shelters and smoking is restricted.
 Search for open shelters by texting SHELTER and a Zip Code
to 43362 (4FEMA). Ex: Shelter 01234 (standard rates apply)
 Learn more by visiting: http://www.disasterassistance.gov/

Wireless Emergency Alerts
 Why are Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) important to
me?
Alerts received at the right time can help keep you safe
during an emergency. With WEA, warnings can be sent to
your mobile device when you may be in harm's way,
without need to download an app or subscribe to a service.
 What are WEA messages?
Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) are emergency messages
sent by authorized government alerting authorities through
your mobile carrier.
 What types of alerts will I receive?
– Extreme weather, and other threatening emergencies in
your area
– AMBER Alerts
– Presidential Alerts during a national emergency

 What does a WEA message look like?
WEA will look like a text message. The WEA message
will show the type and time of the alert, any action you
should take, and the agency issuing the alert. The
message will be no more than 90 characters.
 How will I know the difference between WEA and a
regular text message?
WEA messages include a special tone and vibration,
both repeated twice.
 What types of WEA messages will the National
Weather Service send?
– Tsunami Warnings
– Tornado and Flash Flood Warnings
– Hurricane, Typhoon, Dust Storm and Extreme Wind
Warnings

 What are AMBER Alerts?
AMBER Alerts are urgent bulletins issued in the most serious
child-abduction cases. The America's Missing: Broadcast
Emergency Response (AMBER) Alert Program is a voluntary
partnership between law-enforcement agencies, broadcasters,
transportation agencies, and the wireless industry.
 Who will send WEAs to issue AMBER Alerts?
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
(NCMEC), in coordination with State and Local public safety
officials, sends out AMBER Wireless Emergency Alerts through
IPAWS.
 What should I do when I receive a WEA message?
Follow any action advised by the message. Seek more details
from local media or authorities.
 Will I receive a WEA message if I'm visiting an area where I
don't live, or outside the area where my phone is registered?
Yes, if you have a WEA-capable phone and your wireless carrier
participates in the program. (More than 100 carriers, including
all of the largest carriers, do.)

 Will I be charged for receiving WEA messages?
No. This service is offered for free by wireless carriers. WEA
messages will not count towards texting limits on your
wireless plan.
 Does WEA know where I am? Is it tracking me?
No. Just like emergency weather alerts you see on local TV,
WEAs are broadcast from area cell towers to mobile devices in
the area. Every WEA-capable phone within range receives the
message, just like TV that shows the emergency weather alert
if it is turned on. But, the TV stations, like WEA, don't know
exactly who is tuned in.
 Will a WEA message interrupt my phone conversations?
No, the alert will be delayed until you finish your call.
 How often will I receive WEA messages?
You may get very few WEA messages, or you may receive
frequent messages when conditions change during an
emergency. The number of messages depends on the number
of imminent threats to life or property in your area.

Wireless Emergency Alerts
 If, during an emergency, I can't make or receive calls or text
messages due to network congestion, will I still be able to
receive a WEA message?
Yes, WEA messages are not affected by network congestion.
 What if I don't want to receive WEA messages?
You can opt-out of receiving WEA messages for imminent
threats and AMBER alerts, but not for Presidential messages.
To opt out, adjust settings on your mobile device.
 How will I receive alerts if I don't have a WEA-capable
device?
WEA is only one of the ways you receive emergency alerts.
Other sources include NOAA Weather Radio, news broadcasts,
the Emergency Alert System on radio and TV programs,
outdoor sirens, and other alerting methods offered by local
and state public safety agencies.

Emergency Alert System
 The Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS), is a
modernization and integration of the nation's existing and future alert and
warning systems, technologies, and infrastructure.
 IPAWS' EAS is the message dissemination pathway that sends warnings via
broadcast, cable, satellite, and wireline services. EAS may be used by state
and local authorities, in cooperation with the broadcast community, to
deliver important emergency information, such as weather information,
AMBER alerts, and local incident information targeted to specific areas.
 The Emergency Alert System (EAS) is a national public warning system that
requires broadcasters, satellite digital audio service and direct broadcast
satellite providers, cable television systems, and wireless cable systems to
provide the President with a communications capability to address the
American people within 10 minutes during a national emergency.
 The President has sole responsibility for determining when the national-
level EAS will be activated. FEMA is responsible for national-level EAS tests
and exercises.
 EAS is also used when all other means of alerting the public are
unavailable, providing an added layer of resiliency to the suite of available
emergency communication tools.

NOAA Weather Radio
 NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards (NWR) is a
nationwide network of radio stations broadcasting
continuous weather information from the nearest
National Weather Service office.
 NWR broadcasts official warnings, watches,
forecasts and other hazard information 24 hours a
day, 7 days a week.
 It also broadcasts alerts of non-weather
emergencies such as national security, natural,
environmental, and public safety through the
Emergency Alert System.
 National Oceanic Atmospheric Agency

Social Media Tools
 Visit the FEMA Media Library and download these
tools:
 Facts and FAQS on Wireless Emergency Alerts
 Images, and videos on Wireless Emergency Alerts
 Promote Wireless Emergency Alerts on Twitter
 Wireless Emergency Alerts are automatic texts sent
to you in an emergency; no sign-up required:
ready.gov/alerts
 If you receive a Wireless Emergency Alert, take
action & check local media for more info. #WEA
 Wireless Emergency Alerts PSA

Evacuating Yourself and Your Family
 Prepare now in the event of an evacuation.
 Evacuations are more common than many
people realize. Fires and floods cause
evacuations most frequently across the U.S.
and almost every year, people along
coastlines evacuate as hurricanes approach.
In addition, hundreds of times a year,
transportation and industrial accidents
release harmful substances, forcing many
people to leave their homes.

 In some circumstances, local officials decide
that the hazards are serious and require
mandatory evacuations. In others,
evacuations are advised or households
decide to evacuate to avoid situations they
believe are potentially dangerous. When
community evacuations become necessary
local officials provide information to the
public through the media. In some
circumstances, other warning methods, such
as sirens, text alerts, emails or telephone
calls are used.

 The amount of time you have to leave will
depend on the hazard. If the event is a weather
condition, such as a hurricane, you might have a
day or two to get ready. However, many disasters
allow no time for people to gather even the most
basic necessities, which is why planning ahead is
essential.
 Plan how you will assemble your family and
supplies and anticipate where you will go for
different situations. Choose several destinations
in different directions so you have options in an
emergency and know the evacuation routes to
get to those destinations.

Evacuation Guidelines
 There may be conditions under which you will decide to get
away or there may be situations when you are ordered to
leave. Follow these guidelines for evacuation:
 Plan places where your family will meet, both within and
outside of your immediate neighborhood. Use the Family
Emergency Plan to decide these locations before a disaster.
 If you have a car, keep a full tank of gas in it if an evacuation
seems likely. Keep a half tank of gas in it at all times in case of
an unexpected need to evacuate. Gas stations may be closed
during emergencies and unable to pump gas during power
outages. Plan to take one car per family to reduce congestion
and delay.
 Become familiar with alternate routes and other means of
transportation out of your area. Choose several destinations
in different directions so you have options in an emergency.
 Leave early enough to avoid being trapped by severe weather.

 Follow recommended evacuation routes. Do not take
shortcuts; they may be blocked.
 Be alert for road hazards such as washed-out roads or bridges
and downed power lines. Do not drive into flooded areas.
 If you do not have a car, plan how you will leave if you have
to. Make arrangements with family, friends or your local
government.
 Take your emergency supply kit unless you have reason to
believe it has been contaminated.
 Listen to a battery-powered radio and follow local evacuation
instructions.
 Take your pets with you, but understand that only service
animals may be permitted in public shelters. Plan how you will
care for your pets in an emergency.

 If time allows:
 Call or email the out-of-state contact in your family
communications plan. Tell them where you are going.
 Secure your home by closing and locking doors and windows.
 Unplug electrical equipment such as radios, televisions and small
appliances. Leave freezers and refrigerators plugged in unless
there is a risk of flooding. If there is damage to your home and
you are instructed to do so, shut off water, gas and electricity
before leaving.
 Leave a note telling others when you left and where you are
going.
 Wear sturdy shoes and clothing that provides some protection
such as long pants, long-sleeved shirts and a cap.
 Check with neighbors who may need a ride.

TECHNOLOGICAL & ACCIDENTAL HAZARDS
 Technological & Accidental Hazards include technological
hazards such as nuclear power plant failures and
hazardous materials incidents. Usually, little or no
warning precedes these disasters.
 Unfortunately, the number of potential accidental
disasters is escalating due to the increased number of
new substances and the opportunities for human error
while using these materials.
 Learn what actions to include in your family disaster plan
to prepare for and respond to such incidents. For
example, in your own home, you can learn how to use,
store and dispose of household chemicals in a manner
that will reduce the potential for injury to people and the
environment.

Blackouts
 The biggest Blackout in U.S. history
occurred on August 14, 2003,
leaving roughly 50 million people
without power. Blackouts can
happen anywhere, and to anyone,
so being prepared is important.

 TECHNOLOGICAL & ACCIDENTAL HAZARDS
Energy Conservation Recommendations
 To conserve power and help to avoid a blackout, follow these
power industry recommendations:
 Set your thermostat at 68 degrees or lower in winter and at 78
degrees or higher in summer. (A 75-degree setting uses 18 percent
more electricity and a 72-degree setting uses 39 percent more
electricity. A 78 degree setting allows for sufficient cooling while
still conserving electric power.) Consider installing a programmable
thermostat so that you can have your furnace or air conditioning
run only when you are at home. Most power is consumed by
heating and cooling, so adjusting the temperature on your
thermostat is the biggest energy conservation measure you can
take.
 Use an air conditioner only when you are home. If you want to cool
down a room before you arrive home, set a timer to have it switch
on no more than one-half hour before you arrive home.
 Only use appliances with heavy electrical loads (dishwashers,
washers, dryers) early in the morning or late at night.

 Do not set the thermostat at a colder-than-normal setting when
you turn on your air conditioner. It won't cool your home any faster
and could result in unnecessary energy expenditure and expense.
 Open draperies and shades on south-facing windows during the day
in the winter to allow warm sunlight to enter your home. Close
them at night to reduce the chill. Keep window coverings closed
during the day in summer.
 Clean or replace furnace and air-conditioner filters regularly. Dirty
filters restrict airflow and increase energy use.
 Clean warm-air registers, baseboard heaters, and radiators as
needed; make sure they're not blocked by furniture, carpeting, or
drapes.

 Turn off lights, appliances and computers when not in use. Avoid
using a "screen saver" on your computer monitor. Simply turn off
the monitor when you won't be using the computer for a while. Set
computers, monitors, printers, and copiers to their energy saving
feature and turn them off in the evening. It's no longer true that
computer equipment is damaged by turning it off and on.
 Close windows when the heating or cooling system is on.
 Caulk windows and doors to keep air from leaking, and replace old
windows with new, energy-efficient windows.
 Purchase energy-efficient appliances and lights. Look for the
ENERGY STAR® labels. ENERGY STAR® is a program of the U.S.
Department of Energy (DOE) and the Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) designed to help consumers identify energy-efficient
appliances and products.

 Minimize "leaking energy." Many TVs, VCRs, chargers,
computer peripherals and other appliances use electricity
even when switched "off." These "standby losses" can add up.
If possible, unplug electronic devices and chargers that have a
block-shaped transformer on the plug when not in use.
 Plug and seal the chimney flue if you never use your fireplace.
Keep your fireplace damper closed unless a fire is going.
Keeping the damper open is like keeping a 48-inch window
open during the winter—it allows warm air to go right up the
chimney.
 Wrap the water heater with an insulation jacket, available at
most building supplies retailers.

 Wash only full loads of clothes and clean the dryer's lint
trap after each use. Use the cold water setting on your
clothes washer when you can. Using cold water reduces
your washer's energy use by 75 percent.
 Wash full loads of dishes in the dishwasher and use the
"lite" cycle. If possible, use the "rinse only" cycle and turn
off the "high temperature" rinse option. When the
regular wash cycle is done, open the dishwasher door to
allow the dishes to air dry.
 Replace incandescent light bulbs with energy-efficient
compact fluorescent lights.
 Use one large light bulb rather than several smaller ones.

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INCIDENTS
 Chemicals are found everywhere. They purify
drinking water, increase crop production and
simplify household chores. But chemicals also
can be hazardous to humans or the
environment if used or released improperly.
Hazards can occur during production, storage,
transportation, use or disposal. You and your
community are at risk if a chemical is used
unsafely or released in harmful amounts into
the environment where you live, work or play.

 Hazardous materials in various forms can
cause death, serious injury, long-lasting
health effects and damage to buildings,
homes and other property. Many products
containing hazardous chemicals are used
and stored in homes routinely. These
products are also shipped daily on the
nation's highways, railroads, waterways
and pipelines.

 Chemical manufacturers are one source of hazardous
materials, but there are many others, including
service stations, hospitals and hazardous materials
waste sites.
 Varying quantities of hazardous materials are
manufactured, used or stored at an estimated 4.5
million facilities in the United States--from major
industrial plants to local dry cleaning establishments
or gardening supply stores.
 Hazardous materials come in the form of explosives,
flammable and combustible substances, poisons and
radioactive materials. These substances are most
often released as a result of transportation accidents
or because of chemical accidents in plants.

Before a Hazardous Materials Incident
 Many communities have Local Emergency Planning
Committees (LEPCs) whose responsibilities include
collecting information about hazardous materials in
the community and making this information available
to the public upon request. The LEPCs also are tasked
with developing an emergency plan to prepare for
and respond to chemical emergencies in the
community. Ways the public will be notified and
actions the public must take in the event of a release
are part of the plan.

 Contact the LEPCs to find out more about
chemical hazards and what needs to be done to
minimize the risk to individuals and the
community from these materials. Your local
emergency management office can provide
contact information on the LEPCs. Find your
state office or agency of emergency
management
 The following are things you can do to protect
yourself, your family and your property from the
effects of a hazardous materials incident:

 Build an Emergency Supply Kit, which includes items like
non-perishable food, water, a battery-powered or hand-
crank radio, extra flashlights and batteries. You should
add plastic sheeting, duct tape and scissors to the kit in
order be better prepared for a hazardous materials
incident. You may want to prepare a portable kit and
keep it in your car in case you are told to evacuate.
 Make a Family Emergency Plan. Your family may not be
together when disaster strikes, so it is important to know
how you will contact one another, how you will get back
together and what you will do in case of an emergency.

During a Hazardous Materials Incident
 Build an Emergency Supply Kit, which includes items like
non-perishable food, water, a battery-powered or hand-
crank radio, extra flashlights and batteries. You should
add plastic sheeting, duct tape and scissors to the kit in
order be better prepared for a hazardous materials
incident. You may want to prepare a portable kit and
keep it in your car in case you are told to evacuate.
 Make a Family Emergency Plan. Your family may not be
together when disaster strikes, so it is important to know
how you will contact one another, how you will get back
together and what you will do in case of an emergency.

NATURAL DISASTERS
Drought
 Nearly every part of our country experiences periods
of reduced rainfall. If we plan for drought, then we
can enjoy the benefits of normal or rainy years and
not get caught unprepared in dry years.

Earthquakes
 One of the most frightening and destructive
phenomena of nature is a severe earthquake and its
terrible aftereffects. An earthquake is the sudden,
rapid shaking of the earth, caused by the breaking
and shifting of subterranean rock as it releases strain
that has accumulated over a long period of time.

Extreme Heat
 Heat kills by pushing the human body beyond its
limits. In extreme heat and high humidity,
evaporation is slowed and the body must work extra
hard to maintain a normal temperature.

Floods
 Floods are one of the most common hazards in the
United States, however not all floods are alike. Some
floods develop slowly, while others such as flash
floods, can develop in just a few minutes and
without visible signs of rain. Additionally, floods can
be local, impacting a neighborhood or community, or
very large, affecting entire river basins and multiple
states.

Home Fires
Each year more than 2,500 people die and 12,600 are
injured in home fires in the United States, with direct
property loss due to home fires estimated at $7.3
billion annually. Home fires can be prevented!

Landslide and Debris Flow
Landslides occur in all U.S. states and territories and
can be caused by a variety of factors including
earthquakes, storms, volcanic eruptions, fire and by
human modification of land. Landslides can occur
quickly, often with little notice and the best way to
prepare is to stay informed about changes in and
around your home that could signal that a landslide is
likely to occur.

Severe Weather
Severe weather can happen anytime. In May 2013,
tornadoes devastated part of central Oklahoma. This
outbreak included the deadliest tornado of the year on
May 19 in Moore, Oklahoma. At least 70 tornadoes
spanned seven Midwestern states in November 2013.

Space Weather
The sun is the main source of space weather. Sudden
bursts of plasma and magnetic field structures from the
sun's atmosphere called coronal mass ejections (CME)
together with sudden bursts of radiation, or solar
flares, all cause space weather effects here on Earth.

Thunderstorms & Lightning
All thunderstorms are dangerous. Every thunderstorm
produces lightning. While lightning fatalities have
decreased over the past 30 years, lightning continues to
be one of the top three storm-related killers in the
United States. In 2010 there were 29 fatalities and 182
injuries from lightning. Although most lightning victims
survive, people struck by lightning often report a
variety of long-term, debilitating symptoms.

Tornadoes
Tornadoes are nature’s most violent storms. Spawned
from powerful thunderstorms, tornadoes can cause
fatalities and devastate a neighborhood in seconds. A
tornado appears as a rotating, funnel-shaped cloud
that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground with
whirling winds that can reach 300 miles per hour.
Damage paths can be in excess of one mile wide and 50
miles long.

Tsunamis
Tsunamis (pronounced soo-ná-mees), also known as
seismic sea waves (mistakenly called “tidal waves”), are
a series of enormous waves created by an underwater
disturbance such as an earthquake, landslide, volcanic
eruption, or meteorite. A tsunami can move hundreds
of miles per hour in the open ocean and smash into
land with waves as high as 100 feet or more.

Volcanoes
A volcano is a mountain that opens downward to a
reservoir of molten rock below the surface of the earth.
Unlike most mountains, which are pushed up from
below, volcanoes are vents through which molten rock
escapes to the earth’s surface. When pressure from
gases within the molten rock becomes too great, an
eruption occurs. Eruptions can be quiet or explosive.
There may be lava flows, flattened landscapes,
poisonous gases, and flying rock and ash that can
sometimes travel hundreds of miles downwind.

Wildfires
Every year across our Nation, some homes survive -
while many others do not - after a major wildfire. Those
that survive almost always do so because their owners
had prepared for the eventuality of fire, which is an
inescapable force of nature in fire-prone wildland
areas. Said in another way - if it's predictable, it's
preventable!

Winter Storms and Extreme Cold
While the danger from winter weather varies across
the country, nearly all Americans, regardless of where
they live, are likely to face some type of severe winter
weather at some point in their lives. Winter storms can
range from a moderate snow over a few hours to a
blizzard with blinding, wind-driven snow that lasts for
several days. Many winter storms are accompanied by
dangerously low temperatures and sometimes by
strong winds, icing, sleet and freezing rain.

TERRORIST HAZARDS
Biological Threats
Biological agents are organisms or toxins that can kill or
incapacitate people, livestock and crops. A biological
attack is the deliberate release of germs or other
biological substances that can make you sick.

Chemical Threats
Chemical agents are poisonous vapors, aerosols, liquids
and solids that have toxic effects on people, animals or
plants. They can be released by bombs or sprayed from
aircraft, boats and vehicles. They can be used as a
liquid to create a hazard to people and the
environment. Some chemical agents may be odorless
and tasteless.

Cyber Attack
Often times, we may not realize that our actions online
might put us, our families, and even our country at risk.
Learning about the dangers online and taking action to
protect ourselves is the first step in making the Internet
a safer place for everyone. Cybersecurity is a shared
responsibility and we each have a role to play.

Explosions
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Terrorists have frequently used explosive devices as
one of their most common weapons. Terrorists do not
have to look far to find out how to make explosive
devices; the information is readily available in books
and other information sources. Explosive devices can
be highly portable, using vehicles and humans as a
means of transport. They are easily detonated from
remote locations or by suicide bombers.

Thermal
Nuclear Blast
A thermal nuclear blast is an explosion with intense
light and heat, a damaging pressure wave, and
widespread radioactive material that can contaminate
the air, water, and ground surfaces for miles around. A
nuclear device can range from a weapon carried by an
intercontinental missile launched by a hostile nation or
terrorist organization, to a small portable nuclear
devise transported by an individual.

Radiological Dispersion Device (RDD)
Terrorist use of an RDD — often called “dirty nuke” or
“dirty bomb” — is considered far more likely than use
of a nuclear explosive device. An RDD combines a
conventional explosive device — such as a bomb —
with radioactive material. It is designed to scatter
dangerous and sub-lethal amounts of radioactive
material over a general area.

MAKE A PLAN – Prepare, plan and
stay informed for emergencies.
PLAN FOR YOUR RISKS – There are
actions that should be taken before,
during and after an event that are
unique to each hazard. Identify the
hazards that have happened or could
happen in your area and plan for the
unique actions for each.

PLAN FOR HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS

Planning For Emergencies
 Households with children should understand the
school’s plans and where the children will stay
safe if adults in the household need to shelter in
other locations until the immediate hazard is
over.
 Individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing
should make sure that they can receive
emergency alerts and warnings in an accessible
form.
 Individuals who require accessible transportation
should work with their local paratransit and
disability service providers to make an emergency
plan.

 People who speak languages other than English may
need to identify sources of alerts and warnings and
information about community plans in other
languages.
 People without vehicles should know local plans for
public transportation and may need to make
arrangements for transportation from local
government, organizations or others.
 Households with infants should plan for food and
supplies for infants and nursing mothers.
 People with dietary needs should have an adequate
emergency food supply to meet their needs.
 People who take medications should maintain an
adequate supply, and copies of their prescriptions.

 People with service animals should work with local
emergency management to ensure that their service dog
will be admitted to shelters with them during
emergencies (as required by law) and should make sure
their plan kit supplies include food and other items for
their service animal.
 People who require power for medical or other assistive
devices should consider how they will maintain the use
of these devices if there is a loss of power. Keep extra
batteries for small devices (hearing aids, cell phones for
example) and consider obtaining and learning how to use
a generator for home use and carrying a charger when
away from home, especially when loss of power may
jeopardize health or safety.

BUILD A KIT – Be Prepared For Disasters
 Extended emergency supply kit should
include the following recommended items:
Water, three month supply of filtered water
1 gallon per person everyday & purification
water tablets or portable sanitization system
Food, three month supply of non-perishable
freeze dried food (#10 Cans shelf life 20 yrs.)
Freeze Dried Meats, Fruits and Vegetables
Canned Beans, Soup, Chili, Tuna, Nuts, Flax &
Chia Seeds, Quinoa, Brown Rice, Oatmeal

Raw Honey, Powdered Gatorade, Trail Mix,
Dark Chocolate, Protein Bars, Spices
Egg Whites, Sea Salt, Sugar, Olive Oil
All Medications, Vitamins, First Aid Kit
Toiletries, Hand Sanitizer, Clorox & Baby Wipes
Toilet Paper, Plastic Cutlery, Paper Plates
Paper Bowls, Paper Towels, Trash Bags
Gas Grill & Extra Propane Tanks
Charcoal Grill w/Self-Lite Charcoal Bags

Manual can opener for food
Whistle to signal for help & Pepper Spray
Dust mask to help filter contaminated air and
plastic sheeting, duct tape, staple or nail gun
to Shelter-in-Place
Wrench or Pliers to Turn off Utilities
Cell Phone with Chargers, Inverter or Solar
Powered Charger, Magnifying Glass
Local Maps, Fire Extinguisher, Secure Steel
Safe – Waterproof & two (2) Hour Fireproof
(Store Your Valuable Documents and Enough
Financial Provisions for Six Months)

Solar/Battery-powered or hand crank
AM/FM & NOAA Weather Radio with
tone alert and extra batteries.
LED Flashlight and extra batteries
Candles, Butane Lighters, Matches
Solar Power Generator System
Four (4) 12 Gauge 50 Foot Electrical Cables
Road Flares, Utility Knife, Ropes, Tarps
Licensed Firearm, 500 Rounds of Ammo

 Be prepared for an emergency by
keeping your gas tank full and if you find
yourself stranded, be safe and stay in
your car, put on your flashers, call for
help and wait until it arrives.
Potassium Iodide Tablets
Shovel
Jumper Cables
Blankets or Sleeping Bags
Cat litter or sand for better tire traction

Freeze Dried Food Storage Websites
http://www.costco.com/
http://www.freelegacyfood.com/
http://shop.honeyville.com/
http://www.maxlifefoods.com/
http://www.mountainhouse.com/
http://www.preparewise.com/
http://www.shelf-reliance-discount.com/
https://www.thrivelife.com/foodstorage

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