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Emergency Preparedness West Coast USA Missing persons hotlines|Missing persons online sites |Government recovery and missing persons sites |How to help|How to get help|Evacuation routes|Weather forecasts|Counseling|Rape Crisis Information|Earthquake and tsunami west coast|PRINTABLE HOTLINES Earthquake and tsunami west coast Most of this is from FEMA. supply list to assemble: Your disaster supplies kit should contain essential food, water, and supplies for at least three days. Keep this kit in a designated place and have it ready in case you have to leave your home quickly. Make sure all family members know where the kit is kept. Additionally, you may want to
consider having supplies for sheltering for up to two weeks. * Avoid foods that will make
you thirsty. Choose salt-free crackers, whole grain cereals, and canned
foods with high liquid content.
You may need to survive on your own after a disaster. This means having your own food, water, and other supplies in sufficient quantity to last for at least three days. Local officials and relief workers will be on the scene after a disaster, but they cannot reach everyone immediately. You could get help in hours, or it might take days. Basic services such as electricity, gas, water, sewage treatment, and telephones may be cut off for days, or even a week or longer. Or, you may have to evacuate at a moment’s notice and take essentials with you. You probably will not have the opportunity to shop or search for the supplies you need. A disaster supplies kit is a
collection of basic items that members of a household may need in the
event of a disaster. Since you do not know where you
will be when an emergency occurs, prepare supplies for home, work, and
vehicles. Keep this kit in a designated place and have it ready in case you have to leave your home quickly. Make sure all family members know where the kit is kept. Additionally, you may want to consider having supplies for sheltering for up to two weeks. This kit should be in one container, and ready to "grab and go" in case you are evacuated from your workplace. Make sure you have food and water in the kit. Also, be sure to have comfortable walking shoes at your workplace in case an evacuation requires walking long distances. In case you are stranded, keep a kit of emergency supplies in your car. This kit should contain food,
water, first aid supplies, flares, jumper cables, and seasonal supplies. How Much Water do I Need? Additionally, in determining adequate quantities, take the following into account: * Individual needs vary, depending
on age, physical condition, activity, diet, and climate. How Should I Store Water? Observe the expiration or “use by” date. If you are preparing your own
containers of water If you choose to use your own storage containers, choose two-liter plastic soft drink bottles – not plastic jugs or cardboard containers that have had milk or fruit juice in them. Milk protein and fruit sugars cannot be adequately removed from these containers and provide an environment for bacterial growth when water is stored in them. Cardboard containers also leak easily and are not designed for long-term storage of liquids. Also, do not use glass containers, because they can break and are heavy. If storing water in plastic soda
bottles, follow these steps Filling water containers The following are things to consider when putting together your food supplies: * Avoid foods that will make
you thirsty. Choose salt-free crackers, whole grain cereals, and canned
foods with high liquid content. Image of family gathering food
supplies for disaster supplies kit The following items are recommended for inclusion in your basic disaster supplies kit: * Three-day supply of non-perishable
food. If you live in a cold climate, you must think about warmth. It is possible that you will not have heat. Think about your clothing and bedding supplies. Be sure to include one complete change of clothing and shoes per person, including: * Jacket or coat.
Prepare your family by creating a family disaster plan. You can begin this process by gathering family members and reviewing the information you obtained in Section 1.1 (hazards, warning systems, evacuation routes and community and other plans). Discuss with them what you would do if family members are not home when a warning is issued. Additionally, your family plan should address the following: * Escape routes. Escape Routes Draw a floor plan of your home. Use a blank sheet of paper for each floor. Mark two escape routes from each room. Make sure children understand the drawings. Post a copy of the drawings at eye level in each child’s room. Where to Meet Your family may not be together when disaster strikes, so plan how you will contact one another. Think about how you will communicate in different situations. Complete a contact card for each family member. Have family members keep these cards handy in a wallet, purse, backpack, etc. You may want to send one to school with each child to keep on file. Pick a friend or relative who lives out-of-state for household members to notify they are safe. Below is a sample contact card. Copies to fill out can be found in Appendix C. Also in Appendix C is a more detailed Family Communications Plan which should be completed and posted so the contact information is readily accessible to all family members. A copy should also be included in your family disaster supplies kit. Image of family communication
plan In the event of a disaster, you may be instructed to shut off the utility service at your home. Below is some general guidance for shutting off utility service: Modify the information provided to reflect your shut off requirements as directed by your utility company(ies). Natural Gas Because there are different gas shut-off procedures for different gas meter configurations, it is important to contact your local gas company for guidance on preparation and response regarding gas appliances and gas service to your home. When you learn the proper shut-off procedure for your meter, share the information with everyone in your household. Be sure not to actually turn off the gas when practicing the proper gas shut-off procedure. If you smell gas or hear a blowing
or hissing noise, open a window and get everyone out quickly. Turn off
the gas, using the outside main valve if you can, and call the gas company
from a neighbor’s home. Water * Cracked lines may pollute
the water supply to your house. It is wise to shut off your water until
you hear from authorities that it is safe for drinking. Image of a water valve Preparing to Shut Off Water * Locate the shut-off valve
for the water line that enters your house. It may look like this: Electricity Preparing to Shut Off Electricity * Locate your electricity circuit
box. Image of breaker circuit box Obtain property, health, and life insurance if you do not have them. Review existing policies for the amount and extent of coverage to ensure that what you have in place is what is required for you and your family for all possible hazards. Flood Insurance Inventory Home Possessions You may also want to download the free Household and Personal Property Inventory Book from the University of Illinois at www.ag.uiuc.edu/~vista/abstracts/ahouseinv.html to help you record your possessions. Important Documents Money If you or someone close to you
has a disability or a special need, you may have to take additional
steps to protect yourself and your family in an emergency. Planning for Special Needs * Create a network of neighbors,
relatives, friends, and coworkers to aid you in an emergency. Discuss
your needs and make sure everyone knows how to operate necessary equipment. Caring for Animals Animals also are affected by disasters. Use the guidelines below to prepare a plan for caring for pets and large animals. Guidelines for Pets * Identifying shelter. Take the following steps to prepare to shelter your pet: * Call your local emergency
management office, animal shelter, or animal control office to get advice
and information. Know that, with the exception of service animals, pets are not typically permitted in emergency shelters as they may affect the health and safety of other occupants. Guidelines for Large Animals Use the following guidelines: 1. Ensure all animals have some
form of identification. Safety Skills It is important that family members know how to administer first aid and CPR and how to use a fire extinguisher. Learn First Aid and CPR Learn How to Use a Fire Extinguisher
Phone numbers to print out and take with you
Please look up any additional numbers you think you will need (or call 411):
Free counseling sources for disaster victims
Hotlines: Mental Health Counseling 1-800-273-talk (8255), TTY 1-800-799-4889 FEMA toll free crisis counseling 1-800-621-FEMA United Health Care counseling hotline 1-866-615-8700 Department of Health and Human Services crisis hotlines 1-800-273-8255 Rape Crisis 1.800.656.HOPE (4673)
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