Emergency Preparedness Primer

Emergency Preparedness Primer

I. FAMILY DISASTER PLAN

A. Your Family Disaster Plan

Where will your family be when disaster strikes?

How will you find each other?

Emergency Supplies

Utilities

Home Hazard Hunt

Evacuation

4 Steps to Safety:

1. Find Out What Could Happen to You

2. Create a Disaster Plan

3. Complete This Checklist

4. Practice and Maintain Your Plan

If Disaster Strikes:

Check for Injuries

Listen to Your Battery Powered Radio for News or Instructions

Check for Damage in Your Home

Remember to . . .

HANDOUT -- FEMA: Family Disaster Plan

3-color 4-page flier

Download pdf file HERE or HERE

B. Your Family Disaster Supplies Kit

Disasters Happen Anytime and Anywhere

To Prepare Your Kit

Water

Food

First Aid Kit

Tools and Supplies

Clothing and Bedding

Special Items

Create a Family Disaster Plan

To Get Started . . .

Meet with Your Family

Plan How You Will Stay in Contact

Complete These Steps . . .

Meet With Your Neighbors

Remember to Practice and Maintain Your Plan

HANDOUT -- FEMA: Your Family Disaster Supplies Kit

3-color 4-page flier
Download pdf file HERE or HERE

C. Emergency Preparedness Checklist

Emergency Checklist

Call Your Emergency Management Office

Create an Emergency Plan

Prepare a Disaster Supplies Kit

Emergency Plan

Escape Plan

Home Hazard Hunt

If You Need to Evacuate

Prepare and Emergency Car Kit

Fire Safety

HANDOUT -- FEMA: Emergency Preparedness Checklist
3-color 4-page flier

Download pdf file HERE or HERE

D. 72-Hour Emergency Kit Ideas

List of Suggested Items for 72-Hour Emergency Kit

Stocking Your Kit

Use & Replenish Supplies

Keep Kit Accessible

Packing a Backpack

HANDOUT -- 72 Hour Kit Ideas

1-page flier

Download doc file HERE or HERE

E. Your Evacuation Plan

What to do if disaster threatens and you need to leave home in a hurry

If you have only moments before leaving, grab these and go!

Checklists:

Protect Your Home

Protect Your Valuables

Gather Essential Supplies and Papers

Remember Your Pets

HANDOUT -- Red Cross: Your Evacuation Plan

3-color 4-page flier

Download pdf file HERE or HERE

II. SANITATION & SAFE FOOD PREPARATION

A. Emergency Sanitation

Care and Use of Water Supplies

Laundry and Cleaning Supplies

Disposal of Garbage and Rubbish

Sewage Disposal

Emergency Chemical Toilet

HANDOUT -- Emergency Sanitation

4-page flier excerpted from Emergency Preparedness Manual

Download doc file HERE or entire 86-page book from HERE

B. Food Safety and Natural Disasters

Plan an Emergency Food Supply

Foods Recommended for Storage in Case of Emergency

Other Recommended Supplies and Equipment

Food Safety When the Power Goes Out

Water in an Emergency

Flood Contaminated Foods

What about Food that has been in a Fire

Safety of Frozen Canned Food

HANDOUT -- Food Safety and Natural Disasters

2-color 8-page flier

Download pdf file HERE or HERE

C. HANDOUT: Food and Water in an Emergency

How to Store Water

Emergency Outdoor Water Sources

Hidden Water Sources in Your Home

When Food Supplies are Low

Special Considerations

How to Cook if the Power Goes Out

Food Supplies:

Short Term Food Supplies

Storage Tips

Nutrition Tips

Three Ways to Purify Water

Boiling

Disinfection

Distillation

Food Storage:

Shelf Life of Foods for Storage

Disaster Supplies

If the Electricity Goes Of . . .

HANDOUT -- Food and Water in an Emergency

3-color 4-page flier

Download pdf file HERE or HERE

D. Preparing Food During a Power Failure

Conserve Fuel

Propane Camp Stoves or Grills

Fireplace

Candle Warmers and Fondue Pots

Wood Stove

Conserve Water

Take Health Precautions

HANDOUT -- Preparing Food During a Power Failure

2-page flier

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E. Water Storage

Amount of Water for Storage

Containers for Water Storage

Treatment for Stored Water

Emergency Disinfection of Water

Contamination by Radioactivity and Chemicals

HANDOUT -- Water Storage

2-color 2-page flier

Download pdf file HERE or HERE

III. ADVERSE WEATHER EMERGENCIES

A. HANDOUT: Tornado Preparedness and Response (12 pages)

Tornado Preparedness and Response

Strategies for Families

Be Prepared

During a Tornado

After a Tornado

Protecting Homes from Lightning

What to do Before Lightning Strikes

Lightning-Rod Systems

Grounded TV Antennas

Grounded Appliances

Surge Protectors

Standby Electric Generators

Types of Generators

Size of Generators

Installation

Location and Safety Features

Operation

Maintenance

Salvaging Food after a Tornado

Use Caution with Water and Food Supplies

Refrigeration and Freezer Concerns

Disinfecting Dishes, Cookware, and Utensils

Disassemble, Wash, and Disinfect

Inspecting Farm Buildings for Wind Damage

Roof

Foundation

Silo

Interior

Assessing Roof Damage After a Tornado

Working with your Insurance Company

Temporary Repairs

Permanent Repairs

HANDOUT -- Tornadoes

12-page booklet

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B. Facts About Food and Floods

Is Food Safe to Eat?

Discard

Save

Power Out

Cleaning up the Kitchen

Water for Drinking, Cooking, or Cleaning

Consumer Tips

Cleaning Method for Canned Foods

HANDOUT -- Facts About Food and Floods

3-page flier

Download pdf file HERE or HERE

C. Flood-Contaminated Foods

Food to Discard

Food to Save

To Disinfect Cans

HANDOUT -- Flood-Contaminated Foods

2-page flier

Download pdf file HERE or HERE

IV. FIRST AID

A. First Aid Kit Ideas

First Aid Kit Suggestions

Essential Items

Optional Items

Triangular Bandages (Cravats)

Bandages

Dressings

Medications

Herbal Remedy Kit - Dry Herbs

Herbal Preparation Methods

Herbal Oils & Blends

Essential Oils

Concentrations and Measurements

Herbal Remedy Kit - Herbal Essential Oils

Natural Healing Preparations

HANDOUT -- First Aid Kit Ideas

18-page booklet

Download doc file HERE or HERE