Emergency Planning Across The Life Span

02/20/2024

Public Service Announcement

02/20/2024

02/20/2024

Staying safe in Extreme Weather or Natural Disasters
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> Stay indoors
> Have a family meeting place
> Follow protocols for weather-specific safety
> Tornado safety rooms
> Safe clutter-free areas during an earthquake
> Avoid touching metal or bathing during lightning storms
> Check heating and cooling units regularly
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> Emergency Kit for Cold Weather
> Blankets
> Backup portable battery for phone
> Warm clothing: gloves, hat
> Preserved food with a can opener
> hand warmers,
> Matches or lighter
> Personal hygiene bag
> Wet wipes
> Cash
> To-go bag
> Emergency Kit for Hot Weather:
> Water and electrolytes
> Cooler
> Sheets or umbrella for shade
> Cold packs
> Personal hygiene bag
> Wet wipes
> Cash
> To-go bag

02/20/2024

How to Plan for a Sudden Power Outage
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> Matches/Candles or flashlights
> Extra batteries
> Portable charging units for electronics
> Cooler for ice or food
> Preservative foods
> Non-powered can opener
> Emergency Kits for extreme temperatures

02/20/2024

Fire Safety Readiness and Planning
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> Evacuation plan
> Family meeting place
> Smoke/carbon dioxide detectors
> Double-check that all gas equipment is off
> Fire blankets
> Portable fire ladder for 2nd story homes
> Up-to-date fire extinguisher
> Fireproof safe for important documents

02/20/2024

What to do during an Active Shooter
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> Close blinds
> Lock door
> Family meeting place
> Stay out of sight
> Gun Safety
> Treat the weapon like it is loaded
> Keep the trigger off the finger unless you intend to shoot
> Keep the muzzle pointed down or in a safe direction
> Lock ammo boxes
> Keep ammo separate from the weapon