EmergencyI nformation

. FamilyE vacuation/Communication
. A listo f emergenccyo ntacttsh ati ncl
familym emberws hol iveo utsidey our
. Emergencnyo tificatiolins to f familya nd
useful for weddings.
Personal Information
. Full name, birth date, birthplace,
. Certifiedc opieso f BirthC ertificates,
. A listo f organizationtso whiche ach
. Summaryo f militarys ervicei nformation
Financial lnformation
. Sourceso f incomel,i stso f assetsa nd
. A listo f bank,s avingsa, ndc redict ard
. All reale stateh oldingsa,l ongw itht he
. Copieso f deedst,i tlesr, elevant
andS tatei ncometa xr eturnse, tc.( note:
. Location of safe deposit boxes and a
. Trust Documents.
. Backupso f computerizedfi nancial
. A listo f banka ccount,l oan,c reditc ard,
Insurance lnformation
. Copieso f youra uto,f lood,r enter'so r h
summaroyf provisionasn dt hei nsur
. Pictureosf homef,u rnishingcsa, rs,
. lnventoroyf householgdo ods.
. Listso f serianl umbersV. INn umbers.
MedicaIl nformation
. A list of doctors and their phone nu
. A summaroy f familym embersk'n own
. Copieso f importanptr escriptionfosr
. Health,d ental,p rescriptiocna rdso r
. A statemenftr ome achp arentr egardi
. A livingw ill,i f desired,s pecifyingn o
. Medical power of attorney for each
event heo thers pouseis t ooi llt o do so.
ln the event of death
. Copyo f certifiedw ill drawnu p by an
. Funeralandb uriailn formation
and a listof whichs ervices,if any, have
. Draftso f obituariesa nd funeral
. A listo f professionpael oplefa miliar
attorneysa,n di nsurancaeg ents.
lmportant ltems
. Extra House and Car Keys
. SmalAl mounot f traveler'csh eckso r ca
. Quarteros r a ohonec ard
. SafeD eposiBt oxK ey
Keepsakes
. Negativefso r irreplaceabplee rsonal
. FamilyH istoryD isk.
Have a schedule to review the informat
book with your children and show them the book will be kept.
Discuss the contents of the
Suggestins for your DocumentatioBn inder
doctorsf,i nanciaald visorsc,l ergyr,e putablree pairc ontractorasn, d
friendsto calli n caseo f deatho r seriousil lnessT. hisc oulda lsob e
ands ociasl ecurityn umbefro re achf amilym ember.
CertificateDs,r iver'sli censesS, ociaSl ecuritCy ardsP, assports.
belongs.
wherec orrespondingd ocumentsa re kept.
includings tocksa nd bonds.
ts, with correspondinagc countn umbers.
of mortgagel endersa nd loana ccountn umbers
benefitdso cumentsth, ef irstt wop ageso f thep reviouyse arsF ederal
inals should be kept in a safe deposit box or at another location)
of theirc ontents.
account( brokeragea nd mutualf unds).
insurancep olicieso r at leastp olicyn umbersa, brief
company phone numbers.
lvehiclese,t c.
platen umbersc,o pieso f receiptfso re xpensiviete ms.
lergiesi,l lnessess,u rgeriesh,o spitalizatioent'sc .
and eyeglassesa, nd copieso f children'sim munizationre cords
t informationa nd lD numbersf or each.
donationo f organs( lettero f instructions)
of artificialilf e-supposryt stemsb eyondre asonablheo peo f recovery
, whicha llowsm edicald ecisionsto be madeb y one spousei n the
then ameo f thef unerahl omea ndc emetervth, el ocationo f buriallo ts,
beenp rearrangefodr o r prepaid.
oura ffairsth atm ayb ec alledu ponf orh elp,s ucha s accountants,
protected in plastic sleeves.
on a periodic basis and keep il updated.
1. Numbers
2. Emergency
phone list
o Family email
o Police, , PoisonC ontrole, tc.
o Neighbors
o Accountant,
o Doctors
o School
o HomeT VisitingT eachers
o Relief Society
o Utilities/lnsura
List
6.
B. SpeciaOl ccasions
o Birthdapy lannii
o Holidays
o Special Events
o Vacationln forniation
ocumenBt inder
o Family( localN ndo ut of town)
o Family Plan
o Evacuation
what if we
r (howt o exith ome,w heret o meeto utsidew, homt o contact,
't togetherw, haty ous houldd o, etc.)
o Children I Sheets
o Adult Sheets
o DisastePr lan
3 Lega(l Originalisn Fi SafeB ox)
o Location Di
o MarriageC erti
o Birth/Death
o SocialSecuri Cards
o Passports
o Vehicle
o Power of
o Deeds
o Will
o Adoption
o Funerali
4. Financial
o Personal lists,in cludes erianl umberc, ost,m odel#
o Home video
o Appraisalso f , jewelrya, ntiques
o Outstanding
o Credit Card
o RecentTax
debts/loan(sm ortgage)
, phonen umbersc, opyo f cards
o Safety Checking,a nd SavingsA ccount#'sa nd location
o Retiremen&t info
WalleCt ontents
GiftC ertificates/Cpoou
Loan Outs
9. Insurance
o Life - agent & #
o Auto- agent policy#
o Home-agent policy#
& policy#
11.
o Medical-
10. Miscellaneous
o Menu
o ChildrenD aily
o Garbage
o Genealog(y
o Photograph
o Website
o Current
o
o Recent
o Fingerprints
o Patriarchal
o Baptism
o Baby Blessing
o Priesthood
o Diplomas
o School
o Resumes
o Job/workin
o Business
o Medical
o DentalHistory
o Vision History
o Allergies
o Medication
disks)
& passwords
Records
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18.
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20.
21. Keys
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503-681-5395
s03-615-565r
s03-68-r6 474
PoisonC ontrol
Dis
Code Enforcement
Crime Prevention
Groffili Hotline
Mediotion Progrom
Volunteer Progrom
1-800-222-1222
29-0111
503-846-7041
1-800-BB2-3377
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Non-Emergency
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Last Nai'ne
First Name
Date
Birthmarks
Scars
Moles
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Lis! the location of all important documents
Bank Records
Bills of Sale
Birth Certificates
Diplomas
Family Pictures
Genealogy
Insurance policies
Marriage Certificate
Military Papers
Patriarchal Bless
PromissoryN otes
Properfy Deeds and Mortg{ge papers
Safety Deposit Box and Kerf
Social Security Cards
Stocks and Bonds
Tax Records
U. S. Savings Bonds
Warranties and Guarantee$
Vehicle Registrations
Wills
Copy of Wills
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MAKE IT EASIER ON YOUR LOVED ONES IN CASE YOU SHOI.JLD DIE. WRITE
OUT YOUR WTSHES PERTAINING TO YOUR FTJNERAL AND REQUESTS.
MY PERSONALR EQUBSTSA ND WISHESF OR FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS:
I havem adef uneral arrangementsw ith
The addressis
OR
Funerala rrangementsh aven ot beenm adeb ut I would prefer to have
The address is
I would like to be buried at
The address is
I want services to be held from:
Church Home
Funeral Home Graveside
Mv favorite Hvmns are:
I would like to wear the following:
If inquiries are made, donations are to be made to the following organizations:
Other wishes:
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In case of fire or other lossl to settle your claim you and the clains'
representative will need to
know the value ofyour hopsehold goods and personal property.
Go room by room through your home and garage and list all items of furniture,
appliances,
paintings, CI)'s, window cQverings, etc. Take pictures of antiques, expensive
jewelry or items of
value. Keep the pictures wlith your records.
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BANK ACCOUNTS REAL ESTATE
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SAVINGS & LOAN ACCOTINTS REAL ESTATE IMPROVEMETS
MUTUAL FUND SHARES SAVINGS BONDS
MORTGAGES BUSIIYESSIN TERESTS/PARTNERSHIP
SAFETY DEPOSIT BOXES
BANK ACCOUNTS
BANK TYPE OF ACCOUNT
ADDRESS
PHONE NO.
ACCOUNT NO.
(Note: Hide PIN # elsewhere) NOTES
BOOKKEEPING PHONE
BANK CARD NO.
BANK TYPE OF ACCOUNT
ADDRESS
PHONE NO.
ACCOUNT NO.
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BANK TYPE OF ACCOUNT
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ACCOUNT NO.
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CAR INSURANCE
COMPANY
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OWNER OF CAR
1. VEHICLE ID NO.
YEAR, MAKE, MqDEL
2. VEHICLE ID NO.
YEAR, MAKE, MODEL
LIC. PLATE NO.
LIC. PLATE NO.
COMPANY
ADDRESS
PHONE NO.
AGENT
NOTES
OIVNER OF CAR
2. VEHICLE ID NO.
YEAR, MAKE, MODEL
2. VEHICLE ID NO.
YEAR, MAKE, MqDEL
LIC. PLATE NO.
LIC. PLATE NO.
NAME
DRIVER.S' LICENSE NUMBERS
NUMBER
HEALTH INSURANCE
INSURANCE CO.
EMPLOYER
PHOIYE NO.
GROUP NO.
POLICY NO.
COVERAGE NOTES
PERSON INSURED
NAME il)#
INSURANCE CO.
EMPLOYER
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GROUP NO.
POLICY NO.
COVERAGE NOTES
PERSON INSURE,D
NAME ID#
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Dental Records
Name:
Date: Dentist: Work)one: Notes:
Mgdical History
Name:
Date: Doctor: Rei son for Visit:
EyQ Exam Records
Name.
Date:Doctor: Prescrption: Notes:
Maternity Record
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EvacuatiPolna n
Havinagn e vacuatiopnla nis veryim portanfot ry ourf amilyI.n a ne mergenceyv,
erys econcdo untss,o
youw antto b ea sp repareadsp ossiblEev. acuatipolna ncsa nb eu sefufol rm andy
ifferetnytp eos f
disasterHsu. rricantessu,n amaisn dt hem oreim portanhto,u sfeir esH, ousfeir esa
reo neo ft hem ost
commodni sasterpse oplefa cei nt hisc ountrsyo i t'si mportantht ate veryonhea sa
ne vacuatiopnla na nd
practiceits r egularlEy,v eryoniney ourf amilys houldk nowth ep lane, venth el
ittleo ness, os eta sidea n
eveninwg henth ew holefa milyc ang ett ogethetor makea planF. ollowth eses imples
tepsa ndy ouw illb e
readfyo re vacuation,
1.M akea mapo fy ourh omea ndi ncludteh ef ollowing:
. A.L abeleveerxyi ti,n cludindgo orsw, indowasn dh allways
. B,I ne verryo omla, betlh ep rimaeryx i(t usualalyd ooor rh allwaayn) da s
econdaerxyi (t usualaly
windowin)c aseth ep rimareyx itis b lockebdy s mokoer f lame
. C.L abeelv erryo oma familmy embeslre episn
. D.L abethl em ainv alveosf t heg ase, lectricaitny dw atelrin es
. E.E stablisah s afem eetinpgla ceo utsidteh eh omeso e veryoncea nb ea
ccountfeodr
2.P racticeP!r acticeP!r actice!
Noe vacuatipolna nw ilwl orku nlesist i sp racticeodna regulabra sis.
. Involveev eryonlet i.s i mpoqtafonrte veryoninet hef amiltyo l earnh owto e
scapeY.o um aye ven
wantto t eachyo ucr hildrehno wto e scapoeu to ft heiwr indowinsc aseth ed ooirs u
navailatbole
exitY. oum ayw antto a rrangteh ef urnitusreo a dresseorr n ightstainsdu ndetrh ew
indotwo m ake
ite asietor e scapes, peciailnlty h eb asemewnitn dows.
. Placeyo u7r 2h oukr itss trategicanlelya trh ee xitss ot heya ree asyto g rabin
a hurryW. henyo u
practicaes, sigcne rtaifna milmy embetrosb ei nc hargoef g rabbinthge 72h oukr it.
. Practictuer ninogf fu tilitie(sg asv alvese,t c.)
. Practicoeth elri fe-savihnNg bitssu cha sa lwaylse avinag p airo fs hoeasn da
flashligahtte ach
personb'se dside.
. Practicwei thti mein m indT. ryr unnintgh rougyho upr lana tl eas4t timees achy
eaar nda djusyto ur
plana ccorditnogt h ea gesq ff amilmy embers.
3.O theTrh ingtso K eeipn M ind:
r Designaatneo ut-of-towannd a no ut-of-stactoen tacpte rsofno ry oufra miltyo c
alli nc asey ou
separatea,n dh avee veryorime emorizteh ep honen umbers.
. Practicues ingy our7 2hourk its upplies.
Evacuatiopnla nsc anb el ife-savinfogr y oua ndt heo nesy oul oveD. isasterdso
n'jtu sth appetno o ther
peopleT.h eya rev eryr eala ndc anh appetno anyonea ta nytimeT.a keth et imet o
plana ndp reparaen d
youw ilbl ev eryg ratefyuol ud id.
Place cunent
photo here
Rec'd date taken
CRI SHEET
ILD REGISTRATION AND
ENTIFICATION SHEET
Child's Name
Date of Birth
School
Social Securify #
Prior School
Nickname
Grade
IDENTIFYING MARKS:
Birthmarks (molesflimples)
ScarslTattoos Glasses/Contacts
Skin Tone Language Spoken
Voice Tone & PattQrn (slow, stutters. etc) _
rPeerrssoonnaalrlittyy pattern (nervous, hypelr, etc)
Habits (thumb suc(ing, nail biting)
FAMILY SITUATION
Single Parent _YFs _No
Name, Address, Phfne # of other
Custody Situation
parent
ne # of nearest relative
Name of Doctor
X-rays Available Yes
CLOSEST FRIENDS
R. THUMB R.IND
Blood Type Allergies
No Braces/Appliances
R MIDDLE R RING R LITTLE
Name
Name
Address
Place cunent
photo here
Rec'd date taken
Name
Date of Birth
IDENTIFYING MARKS:
Birthmarks (moles/dimples)
Scars/Tattoos
Skin Tone
ARI SHEET
ADULT REGISTRATION AND
IDENTIFICATION SHEET
Nickname
Social Security #
Glasses/Contacts
Language Spoken
Voice Tone & Pattenn (slow, stutters. etc)
Personality pattern (nervous, hyper, etc)
llabits (hair pulling, nail bitingo etc)
FAMILY SITUATION/QUICK MEDICAL REFER.ENCE
Name & Ages of Children
Marital Status
Name, Address, Phone # of Nearest Relative
Emergency Contact
Name, Address, Phone # Doctor
Iilood Type Allergies
X-rays Available _Yes _No Locatcd Where
CLOSEST FRIENDS
Name Address
Name Address
Name
Phone
Phone
Address Phone
R. THUMB R.INDEX R. MIDDLE R. RING R. LITTLE
L.THUMB L.INDEX L. MIDDLE L. RING L. LITTLE
Emergency Preparedness Handbook
]AMIIYTM TRGTIIIIIG]||YR MAII|A|]IN dG ||IITASGHTT ET
FAMILYN AME:
ADDRESS:
HOME PHONE:
CELL NUMBER(S):
PAGER(S):
FAMTLYD ESTGNATEMDE ETTNPGL ACE(S)
EMERGENCOY UT.OF .STATEC ONTACT
NAME PHONE
EXTENDED FAMILY
NAME PHONE RELATIONSHIP
BLOCK CAPTAIN
HOME TEACHERS
BISHOP
HEALTHIN SURANCPER OVIDER
PLAN NUMBER
PHYSICIAN
GROUP#
PHONE
PREFERREHDO SPITAL
POISON CONTROL NUMBER
DENTAL INSURANCE PROVIDER
Phone
Phone
Phone
PLAN NUMBER(S)
DENTIST PHONE
EMERGENCCYA REA UTHORIZATION
"l herebya uthorize(n ame) to makem edicadl ecisions
on behalfo f my familyi f I am unavailablein the event of an emergency."
Signed
Relationship Phone number
FAMTLYM EMBER(ST)N FORMATTON
Name Birthd ate Emplover/School Medication Specianl eeds
lAtrltl YP RIPIRIE|EI SlSlA llBB 00 l (
PURPOSE:
Thish andbooiks designedto assisty oua ndy ourf amilyin preparinfgo r an
emergencylt. c an
alsop rovidee ssentiainl formatiotnor n eighborosr emergencpye rsonnetrl yingto
helpy ourf amily,
Maket hisi nformatiopna rto f spepialfamilhyo mee veningsR. emember,"...yief arep
reparedye
shalnl otf ear."( D&C3 8:30)
younrA ilillYtft s[sTERnrs P0llP$l nll
1. PossibleL OGALa nd NATIONALE MERGENCIES
. EarthQuake . Severe Storm . War, Civil
o Fire . Flooding Disorderosr
o HighW inds . ChemicaSl pills Terrorist
o Power Outages Actions
(Othere mergencsyi tuationsm aya riset hata ffecto nlyy ourf amilys ucha s: loss
of a job, illnessd, eatho r separationP. reparatiosnh ouldb e takenf ort hesea s
well.)
2. Create a Disaster Response Plan
D Talkw ithy ourf amilya pouwt hyy oun eedt o preparfeo ra potentiadli saster.
Discussw haty oum igltrdto withe acht ypeo f disastetrh atc ouldt akep lace.
Every6 -12m onthsd, i$cussa ndu pdatey ourp lan.
n Pickt wo safep lacest o meeti mmediatelfyo llowinga disaster:
. lmmediateloyu tsidey ourh omed urings uddene mergenc(yi n-homefi re).
. Outsidey ourn eighborhooidn casey ou cannotr eturnh ome. Everyone
mustk nowt hea ddressa ndp honen umber.
n Choosea n out-of-statfgr iendt o be yourf amilyc ontact.A ftera disasteri,t is
oftene asierto calll on$d istancea ndm ostp hones erviceis activefo r 10 minutes.
lf familym embersa rep eparateddu ringa n emergencyth, eys houldc allt his
persona ndt ellt hemW hereth eya re. Everyonem ustk nowt hec ontacpt hone# .
I Addresss pecianl eedsi .e. handicappede,l derly,p ets,e tc.
I Teachc hi]drenh owa ndw hent o call9 11f or emergenchy elp
I Determineth e beste scaper outesf rom yourh ome. Findt wo wayso ut of each
room.
! Findt he safes potsi n yourh omef or eacht ypeo f disastere, speciallay n
earthquake.
I Instrucet achf amilym $mberh owa ndw hent o turno fft he waterg, asa nd
. electricitayt the main$ witches.
n Teach each family member how to use the fire e*inguisher (ABC type), and
show them where it is kept.
I lnstallsmoked etectorso n eachl evelo f yourh ome,e speciallyn earb edrooms.
! lnstalCl Oed etectorws ithin4 0 feeto f all roomsu sedf or sleepingl.n stalal
detectonr eary ourg asf urnace.F ollowm anufactureri'nss tallatioin structions.
3. lmmediate Response lhstructions to an Emergency
. Savey ouro wn lifea ndt hat of yourf amilyf irst. Familiess houlds tayt ogether
duringi nitialp haseo f disaster.P rovidef irsta id to yourf amilyi f necessary.
o Reporyt ourf amily'ss tatust o youro ut-of-statec ontactw ithin1 0 minutes.
a
a
Reporyt ourc onditiono r requesct riticahl elpt hroughy ourB lockC aptain.
Postf amilyc onditiono n frontd oori ncludingb eforee vacuatintgh eh ome.( canu se
cards or ribbons)
Green- "Alli sw ell."
Yellow-' We needh elpb uti t isn otc ritical."
Red- 'We needi mmediathee lpo r criticacl are."
Black- "Thereis a deceasedp erson(sh)e re."
White- 'This homei sv acanot r nobodyh ome."
Theb lackc ardo r ribbonc anb e usedi n conjunctiowni tha nyo f thef ourc ards.
Aftery ouro wnf amiliesa res afea nds ecureH, omeT eachercsh ecko n assigned
families.
Checko n statuso f inlmediatnee ighborasn d helpp osts tatusc ards.
lf youra reai s requiredto evacuatem. akes urea ll livingh ouseholmd embers
evacuateto gethewr ithm emberso f yourb locka ndp ossiblya rea. lf thes ituation
becomesd angerouws aitingfo r neighborws hod o notr eportl,e avew ithoutth em
but leave a note where you are going.
lf youa rea skedt o "Shelteirn Place"s tayi n yourh omef ort hea mounot f tirne
the locala uthoritiesd eemi t is necessary.
a
o
UIIl lTII S$ l l UT-l0l II |SIRU G T0Il l$ and1 0G AI0I 1 l
Shutu tilitieso ff in the followingo rder:
GaS( Ontyt urno ff if yous nrelgl asa nywhere)
To avoidt he dangero f an explosionfo llowingth e onseto f a fire or aftera n
earthquake,
turn this utility off first.
. The shut off valve is usually located outside your
home next to the meter.
Our Locationis
Do NotL ighta Fire,o r usey ourt elephoneli,g ht
switcheso r electricaolr batteryo peratede quipment.
Turnf lashlightosn beforee nteringa n areac ontaining
gas fed equipment.
Ventilatey ourh omeb y openingw indowsa nd doors.
Evacuatea ll personsfr omy ourh ome.
Callf roma neighbor'sh omef or assistanceu nlessa
generald isasterh aso ccurred.
*fr
Gag Valve
ON OFF
Natural Gas Office Phone
a
a
a
HGctliGlty
Becausea fireo r earthquakceo uldd amageth e electricw iringf oundi n thew alls,c
eiling
and floor of your home, turn this utility off next in one of two places.
. Fuseo r circuitb ox. Thisb ox usuallyl ocatedi n the hallwayo r basemenot f your
home. To shut off allthe
powerp, ullo uta llthef useso r
"trip" all of the circuit breakers.
r Meter Box. To turn off the
poweru, set hes witcho n the
electricm eterb elowt he glass
bubble. The meter may be
Inc aseo f fire,e arthquakoer o ther
emergenctyu, rningo fl youru tilitiecsa n
prevenut nnecessadrya ngeor r damage.
Clrcult Breaker Pu,l-out Cartrldge Fuses
mountedo n an outsidew allo r on a utilityp olef oundo n yourp roperty.
OurL ocationis
Whene lectricasle rviceis restoredp owers urgesm ayo ccur.T o avoidd amaget,u rno
ff
circuitse xceptt o lights. Turno n otherc ircuitsa fterl ightsa res teadyf or a
few minutes.
Water
ln ordetro prevencto ntaminatioofny ourw aters upplyt,u rnt hisu tilityo ffa ss
oona s
possiblien o neo ft wop laces.
o HomeS hutofVf alve.T hisv alvei s usuallylo catedin your
basemenwt heret he waterf eede ntersy ourh ome.Y oum ay
need pliers to turn it off. (Check now to see if it is loose.) lf
the housem ustb e evacuatewd ithouth eatd uringfr eezing
weathert,u rno fft he watera ndd rainw aterl inesb y opening
all water faucets and the water heater drain valve. Make
suret o refillthew aterh eaterb eforetu rningo n gasp ilot.
o OutsideM etera nd ValveB ox. Thisv alvei s usuallylo cated
betweenth ec urba ndt hes idewalk.lt is harderto gett o and
willp robablyn eeda wrench.
OurL ocationis
Remember: Most Valves Turn off Glockwise
Buddyb urners/sterno/alcoshtoolv e
Candles- 2 large
Cano pene-r manual
Dishs oap/Dishc loth/t owel
Knife
Matchesin foil
Mess Kit (1 per person)
Metalcup- Pan,c ano rs malltinp ail
Paperp lates/cups/napkins/plaustteicn slis
Spoon & Fork - metal for mixing
Stress/MoraleB oosters
Scriptures
Ball,s mallg ames,c rosswordp uzzles
Hardc andy,c hocolatec hips
Harmonic a/Ne edleworUpictures
Paper,p encilsc, rayonsp, ermanenmt arker
Food for 3 davs (date each item)
Baby food -baby cereal-formula-juice
BeefJ erky-Cannemd eats:t una,s pam
Candy- gum
Cannedf ruits- juice
CannedF oods- stew,c hili,s paghettir,a violi
Cereals( Oatmeacl rackedw heat)
Crackersc- ookies
Dry Soup Mix- Ramen Noodles
DriedF ruits- raisins,b ananasa, pples
12I OURE TUIERGIiElI]IGY
The followinge mergencyp reparpdnessk its houldb e keptc ool,d ry and readilya
ccessible.l t
could be stored in backpacks, dtiffle bags, suitcases, or 5 gallon buckets.
Water
l gallonp erp ersonp erd ay
WaterP uriifc ationT ablets
Equipment
Adjustablew rench- hammer-Pqcketknife
Battery powered radio (extra batteries)
FireE xtinguishe(rv erys mall)
Flashligh(te xtrab atteries-) ligh!s tick
Foldings hovel
Plastic-2s heets9 'x 12 ' (shelterg, roundcloth)
Rope ( Va x 26') - duct tape
Ax
PliersH, ammer
Tent - Tarp (shelter)
Whistle-l perperson
Work gloves
Sanitation
PlasticB uckewt itht ightf ittingl id
Plastictr ashb ags( large& small,a lsoz ip
locks)
Disinfectan(bt leachL, ysol,p wd.G hlorinated
lime)& BakingS oda
Toilet paper - SoapiTowel
Rodentr aps
Cookinq/Heatinq
AluminumF oil
GranolaB ars- peanuts, Safetyp ins,n eedlet,h reads, cissors,
MRE's( MealsR eadyto Eat) buttons
Peanubt uttera ndh oney Extrag lasses- Extras et of car keys
Powdemr ilk Infants/ToddlersfYounCqh ildren
Clothinq/Beddinq Theiro wnb ag- labeledw itht heiro wnn ame
1 spaceb lankept erp erson Disposabldei apers(3 6-48m inimum)"
Woolb lankeot r sleepingb ag( 1 perp erson) Disposablwee tw ipes"
1 changeo f clothesi:n cludeu nderwea&r 2 Plasticg arbageb ags*
pairs ocks( atl east1 wool),s weatshirt, Plasticp ants(labewli thn ame).
glovess, hoes Twoc hangeso f clothes"
Infantsd: isposabldei apersp, acifiers Twop airp ajamas
blanketsc,l othing Twob lankets
Hvqiene HaVgloves/socks
Comb& brush( Hairn eedsb: arrettes, Infanfto rmula(m ayn eedt o supplement
elastics) nursingb abies)
Deodorant lnstant baby cereal
FemininHe ygienen eeds Cannedfo od& juices
Lipb alm,c hapstickb,l istex Teethingb iscuits& Orajel
Lotion Sterilizedw ater/alsoP edialyte
Shavings upplies Plasticb ottles( labelw ithn ame)
ShampoSo mallmirror Disposablbeo ttleli ners
Soap( if bar,b e surei t hasa containetro put Extran ipples
it in) Bib
Toothbrus/h t oothpaste Plastics poona nd bowl
Washcloth/towel Pacifie(rl abelwithn ame)
Other Safety pins
First Aid Kit (see items under first aid kit) Baby powder
lnsect repellanVSunscreen Baby Oil
Money-(Coinssm, allb ills,t ravelercsh ecks, Diaper ashm edication
credict ard) Children'Tsy lenol
Assortedto ys( labelw ithn ame)
SPECIALN EEDS:
INFANTaSn dY OUNGC HILDREN
Beforet he emergencyy,o ungc hildrenc an helpp reparea nd stores uppliesT. eacht
hem
aboutt hew arnings ounds( smokea larmss, irens,e tc in yourh ome& neighborhood).
Havep racticefi rea nde arthquakder ills.Y oungc hildrens houldm emorizfea milyn
ame,
addressa, nd phonen umbera s earlya s possibleC. hildrenn eede xtrar eassuranceB.
e
preparedto sings ongsa ndp lays impleg ames.C hildrenim itateth ew aya dultsc ope
withe mergenciesT. heyc and etecta dults'u ncertaintya nd grief. Be calma ndh
onest.
Changed iaperso n infantsre gularlyD. isposeo f the soiledd iapersin garbagec anl
iners
and keep them tightly sealed to prevent spread of disease.
SENIORC ITIZENSa nd HANDIGAPPED
fn additionto preparinag7 2h ourk it:
r Arrangefo r someoneto checko n you.
o Havea plant o signalforh elp.
r Havee xtrab atteriesfo r hearinga ids,w heelc hairs,e xtrao xygen,e xtrae
yeglasses.
o Maintaina t leasta two weeks upplyo f medicationsa nd a currentl ist..
PETS
Consideyr ourp et'sn eedsi n planningfo r an emergency.
o Have a current lD tag, license
. Keept heirv accinationcsu rrent
. Keepp etc arriersa, ndl eAsheso n handt o containa ndc almy ourp et.
. Yourp eta lson eedslz gallono f drinkingw aterp erd aya s wella s food.
. In caseo f evacuationb,e awaret hatp etsa ren ota llowedin emergencsyh elters.
DOGUMENTS:
Keepy ourm ostv aluabled ocument(so rc opies)in youre rnergenckyi t or in a packet
readyt o picku p andt akew itl'yl ou. Preferablkye epo riginalsin a fireproosf
afe.
Considegr ivingc opiesto a membero f youre xtendedfa mily.
RECOMMENDED
. LEGAL: . INSURANCE
A. MarriageC ertificate A. Life- Agent& Policy#
B. BirthC ertificate B. Auto- Agent& Policy#
C. Passports C. Home- Agent& Policy#
C. Vehicle(sR) egistration/Title D. Medica-l Agent& Policy#
D. Power of Attornev . MEDICAL
E. Deeds A. lmmunizatiorne cords
F.W ill B. Medicatiolnis ts
t FINANCIAL . OTHERIM PORTANT
A. Assets RECORDS
B. Personapl ropefi lists, A. Diplomas
includeS N,c ost,m odBl# B. Military
C. Outstandinmg ajorE lebts C. SchooCl ertificates
(Mortgages) D. SociaSl ecurityN umbers
D. Recent Tax Returns E. Genealogy
E. SafetyD epositC, heckinga, nd F. PatriarchaBll essings
SavingsA ccoun#t andl ocation
HNSTAIIfIlT
FirstA id Kitsa re an e$sentiapl arto f familyp reparednessC. ontentss houldb e
arrangeds o thata neededit epnc anb ef oundq uicklyw ithouut npackintgh ee ntire
contentsK. eept hef irsta idk it in a dryp lace,o uto f reacho f childreny, et
readily
accessiblein caseo f an emergency.
LabelA LL suppliesa nd date all medicationsT. akei nventorya t leasto ncea year
and replace items that have been use, expired or deteriorated( antiseptics wabs).
Includea basicf irsta id manual.
Thef ollowingit emsa rp recommendefdo r a firsta idk it,b oldi temsa ret he most
importantF. illinga smalltoolb ox with itemsy ou familyn eedsm ay be bettert hanb
uying
a preassemblekdi t. Focuso n beinga blet o treatt hingst hata re mostl ikelyt o
happen:
blistersc, uts,b urns,s crapesp, uncturess,p rains.K eepv accinationcsu rrent.
BAllll[GIS Tapeh- ypoallersecnloicth /adhesive- 3/,a1 "&2 "
Ace wrap bandages
' TrianguraBr andage3 6" x 36" x 52"
Band-aid(sfl atf,i ngertikpn, uckleva, rioussi zes) ttlElllG[Tl0ll$
Cottonb allsa ndQ tips Advil/Tylenol/Aspirin(liquid/chewabfoler
Eye pads children)
Gauzeb andager olls (kerlixo r klinQ3 '& 4") Antibiotlco intment-N eosporin,
Sterile gauze pads (4" x 4" & 2"x2"1 bacitracin,betadine
Moleskin(f orf rictionb listers) Antihistamlne-B enadryl
Steristrips-B utterflyb andages AntisepticC leansinsgo lution-Hydrogen
peroxide,B etadineo r alcohols wabs
Calaminel otion
Decongestants
(Pseudophedrine,Triaminic,DimetApp)
Diarrhea remedy
(lm modiurn,KaopectaPtee,p tobismol)
Drops (eye, ear, nose)
HydrocortizoneC ream
Sunscreen/lnsecRt epellant
Lubricant(-V aselineK, -YJ elly,A &D ointment)
Personal Prescriptions (i.e. diabetic, high blood
pressure etc.- 30 day supply close at hand)
Rubbing Alcohol
Throat Lozenge's
OTHTB
Consecrated Oil
cup
Flashlight & batteries
lce Bag - chemicacl old pack
Gloves
Hot water bottle-chemicahl eat pack
AN OUNCEO FP REVENTIOISNW ORTHA POUNDO F CURE
Gar$uruilufiat l
Since many emergencies which require evacuation may cause you to travel and
relocate, always maintain at
least Vzt ank of gas in your car. Followinga re recommendedi tems to include:
Knife
Matches
Mask- face shield for CPR
Medicined ropper
Money (coins) for phone calls
Nail clippers
Needle/thread
Paper & pencil
Paper bag for Hyperventilation
Plastic bags-Zip lock-for human waste or trash
Razor blades
Safety pins
Scissors
Space blanket
Splints (tongued epressors/Popsicsleti cks)
Soap - Antibacterial
Thermometer
Tissues
Tweezers
Water/Waterp urificationt ablets
Container- Smallb ackpack
or duffel bag
First aid kit & manual
Class ABC fire extinguisher
Radio and batteries
Jumoer Cables
Non-perishablefo od
Short rubber hose for
siphoning
Bottled water
Smdl pup{ent
Bag of sand
Shovel,a x, screwdriverp, liers
Blankets or sleeping bags
Paner & Pencils
Map
Tissues, wet-wipes, plastic
bags
Medications
Flashlight & batteries
Reflectors& flares
Waterproof malches and
candles
SITEII RI]IIflIIWG ATE]ORR $ TORAGE
Minimumw aters toragei s 7zg allonp erd ay per personf or drinkinga ndf oodp
reparation,
andy2g allonp erd ayf orc leqnin&g misc.( 2w eeks upply- 14g allonsp erp erson)
Storage:l deali s a heavy,d 4rkp lasticc ontair'rewri tht ightf ittingc ap or tgp.
Plasticm ilk
bottlesa re not recommende(dt heyw illd eteriorate)W. ater,i f storedi n dark,c
lean
containersa nd if the wateri s safeb acteriallay t the timeo f storagew, ill
remains afe
becaused iseaseo rganismtse ndt o dieo utd urings toragel.f lightc anp enetratae
containerw, aterm ustb e rotatede achy ear. Containersm ustb e thoroughlyc lean.
To
sanitizeb ottlesw ashi n solutiono l % c Cloroxt o 1 Quartw ater. Storec ontainer
openersa, nds iphonso r pumps.
Other sources
Usew aterf romi cec ubesy, qurh otw atert anko r toilett ank( NOTt he bowl)c,
anned
fruitsa ndv egetablese, tc. To obtainw aterf romt he hotw aterh eateri t is
sometimes
necessaryto opent he valveB t the top of the tank ando therh otw atert apsi n the
house
as wella s thef auceta t the bottomo f the heater. Be suret o turno tf gaso r
electricittyo
the waterh eaterb efored rainingo ff waterf or emergencyu se (aftert urningt he
water
maino ff.) To uset he wateri rtyr ourp ipes,l et air intop lumbingb y turningo n
thef auceti n
yourh ousea t the higheslte vQl.A smalla mounot f waterw illt rickleo ut. Then,o
btain
waterf romt he lowesfta uceti fi the house.
How to Purify Water
Boiling: Boilv igQrousflyo r 3-5m inutes.T o improveta ste,p ourf romo ne
containdtro anothesr everatli mes. Safest.
PurificatioTna blets: Availablea t anyd rugs tore.F ollowd irectionosn package.
BleachP urification:L iquidf louseholbdl eachc ana lsob e used. lt mustc ontain
hypochlpritep,r eferabl5y. 25'/"a, dda ccordingto tableb elowt,h en
stir and mix.
Amount of Water
1 quart
1 gallon
5 gallons
Clear Water
2 drops
8 drops
1/zte aspoon
Water
4 drops
16 drops
1 teaspoon
st!ring
I00r$f r0nAGr
Foods torageis anothefro rmp f insurancfeo r youa ndy ourf amily.l t is an evenw
iser
investmenift youp racticeth e ideao f storingw haty ouu sea ndu singw haty ous
tore.
Usinga ndr otatingy ourf ood$ torageo n a regulabr asism aintainyso uro riginal
investmenbte causen othingi$ wasted.F oods toragep rovidesa feelingo f securitya
nd
helpsy out o becomes elf-reliflnt.
Therea re4 basicr ulesf or
1. KEEPI TC OOL
2. KEEP IT DARK
3. KEEP IT DRY
4, ROTATEIT
Where to Staft:
foods:
. Buy what your family
havet o changey our
s, lt is muche asierw hena crisiso ccursif youd on't
et.
' Startb y Planning1
' Gathert he recipes
of menusfi lledw ithy ourf avoritem eals.
. Multiplyth e ingredi
list the ingredients.
bv 4.
. Takea n inventoryo f you currentlyh ave.
. Purchase the items in bulk as much as possible. (Cream of Wheat -
smallp ackage$ 3.50, $10)
. Purchaseit emst hat be stored,b uts ubstitutedfo r freshi ngredients.
(Powderemd ilk, eggs,d ehydratedfo ods( freeze-drieadr et he best
. This gives you one
tastingb, uts toreo nly e ingredientyso nw illb e using)
of foods toragec ontainingit emsy ourf amilye ats.
Continueth isp rocess ntily ouh aveo ney earss upply.
TIPS
t
I
Choosef oody ourf amilyl ikesa nd uses. Datea nd rotatey ours torageit ems.
Storea varietyo f item$a ndf lavoringsto go witht hem.Y ou'llf areb ettero n
havinga one-months tlrpploy f a varietyo f itemst han a year'ss upplyo f 2-3i tems
r Fora n emergencys,t Qreq uicka nd easy-to-preparfeo odsf or wheny ou are
psychologicaollyr p hy$icalluyn ableto cook.
' Alwayss torey ourb ul( foodsi n foods toragec ontainers.
possible.
l0
' Keepa llf oodc overeda t all times.
' Openf oodc ontainersc arefullys o thatt heyc an be tightlyc loseda ftere achu
se.
. Emptyo penedp ackageos f sugar,d riedf ruitso r nutsi ntos crew-tojpa rso r some
othera irtighct ontainebr ecausein sectso r rodentsm ayb e a problem.
. You mayw antt o storen on-perishabfleo odsf or yourp ets.
. Freezerfo odw ill lastf rom 48-72h oursi f the freezeri s full andt he doors
tays
closed.
. Borrowingm oneyo r puttingfo ods torageo n a creditc ardw ithoumt eanst o payi t
backi s highlyd iscour4gedD. on'tg o intod ebtf orf oods torage.
. Keepy ourf oodi nventprlyis th andya ndm arkt he itemsa s youu set hems o they
can be replaced.
Thesea ret he BASICSr ecommendationfso r one year:
Grains( wheatr, ice,c orn,o ats,e tc.) 300-400lb sp erp erson
Powderedm ilk( nonfat) 20 lbsp erp erson
Sugar( honeys, yrupsj,a ms) 60 lbsp erp erson
Salt 8 lbs per person
Shorteninogr oil 20 lbsp erp erson
DriedL egumes(b ean$p, eas,e tc.) 60 lbsp erp erson
Beyondt he Basics( rotater qgularly):
Cannedo r freeze-driefdru its& Bakingp owdear nds oda
vegetables Vitamina ndm ineral
Cannedo r freeze-driemd eats& supplements
soups Bullions, picesy, east
Dry pasta
GOIIIMOIISIIIYO RIGT
STOREs ufficienatm ounfto ry ourf amily'sn eedsf or oney ear.
Paperp roducts PersonaHl ygiene
ToiletT issue Baths oap
PaperT owels Shavings upplies
Cups & Plates Hair Supplies
Napkins Shampoo& Conditioner
Garden Seeds Deodorant
CleaningS upplies ContactL enses& solution
Disinfectant Toothpastea ndT oothbrushes
Generahl ouseholcdl eaning Femininesu pplies
supplies PlasticG oods
Matches Eatingu tensils
CanningS upplies Plasticw rap,b ags,f oils,e tc.
Lidsa ndR ings Garbageb ags
TilHGT]ICSYU PPIIII|S|G II||R
Takes omet imet o evaluateth e bests potf or all essentiasl uppliesa nde
quipmentth at
you wouldn eedi n the evento f an emergency(.C ouldi nclude7: 2hour kits,f irsta
id kit,
medicationa, nd campingg ear.) You mightn otet hesel ocationso n a sketcho f a
floor
plano f yourh ome,s o othersc ouldh elpy ou get whaty ou need.C onsidepr lacings
ome
essentiasl uppliesin differenlto cationsin caseo ne areai s inaccessible.
l t
Il ltAlGt tAPl nH IRH1I tls s
Therea rem anya dvantageisn establishinggo odf inaneiapl racticeisn ourh omes.
Savingsp ermitu s to continueit op rovidefo r ourselvesd uringc hangesin
employmenotr
emergencieYs.o urg oals houldb et o acquiree noughs avingsto supporyt ourf amilyfo
r
at least six months.
KEYST O FINANCIASL TABILITY- ffromO ne For The Moneyb y MarvinJ . Ashtonl
t l Paya n honesti thing.
n Live on less than what you earn.
I Distinguisbhe tweenn $edsa ndw ants.
n Use a budget
Ll Teachf amilym embersth e importancoef work- accomplishment.
u Teachc hildrento makem oneyd ecision-s teachc redit.
tl Teache achf amilym embetro contributteo totalfamilyw elfare- chores&
service.
n Makee ducationa continuinpgr ocess
E Work toward home ownership.
I Obtaina dequatein surance.
tl Havea food storagea nd emergencyp reparednespsr ogram-
D Be honesitn ally ourf inanciaal ffairs.
PREPARAE FAMILYB UDGET
1. Estimatefa milyi ncomo( take-hompea y,i nteresta, dditionainl come).B aseo n
averagem inimum.
2. CalculateF ixede xpensest:i thingt,a xes,r ento r mortgagea ndf ixedh ousing
expensesd, ebts.
3. Pland ailye xpenditureisn,c ludingin cidentalsf:o od,h ouseholedx penses,
clothinga, utomobil&e transportatiocno sts,m edicacl are,p ersonaal llowances,
familyi nterestsa ndr eoreationv,a riableit emss ucha s internetc,r afts,e tc.
4. Plans avingsa nde mergencfyu nds.T ryt o payy oursel1l 0%. Makey our
savingsla rgee noughto covere mergencfyu ndsa ndl ong-ranggeo als
(educationm, issionsr,e tiremente, tc.)
5. Make a plan to get out and stay out of debt!
HHTIIIGG,O OIil]AIG1 IGHTIIIG
Coal-The bestt ypef or heatingh omesi s anthracitic(h ard). Shouldb e storedi n
plasticlined
pit or in sheds, bags, boxes, or barrels and should be kept away from
circulatinagi r,l ight,a ndm oisture.
Wood- Hardwoodis slowb urningb, utn eedsm orek indling.S houldb e seasoned&
kept dry.
Newspapelor gs- Gooda ndi nexpensiveT. o make:
1. Use8 -10p ageso f newspapearn do penf lat.
2. Spreadt he stack,a lternatingth e cut sidesa ndf oldeds ides.
3. Place a 1" wood dowel or metal rod across one end and roll the paper around
the rodv eryt ightly.R olli t untilt herea re6 -8 inchesle ftt o roll,t hens lip
another8 pagesu nderneatthh e roll. Continueth isp roceduruen tilyouh ave
a roll4-6i nchesin diameter.
4. Witha fine wire,t ie the rollo n bothe nds. Withdrawth e rod. Yourn ewspaper
log is ready to use. Four of these will burn about t hour.
Propane- storesi ndefinitelyb,u t requiresp roperv entilation.B y lawy ou can
onlys tore
up to 25 gallons( upt o 5 - 5 gallonc ontainers)K. eepa t least1 0f eetf rom
t2
combustiboler flammablleiq uidsY. oua reo nlya llowedto storet wo1 lb
disposablper opaneb ottlesin sidey ourh omeo r attachedg arage.
Whiteg as( Colemafnu el)- Neveru sei ndoorso r storein doorsM. ax.R esidential
storageli mitedto 25 gallons- preferablsyt oredin unattachegda rageo r shed.
No moret han1 0g allonsin ana ttachegda ragea ndn of lammablleiq uidsin
basementsU. sec ontainerasp provefdo ru sew ithf lammablleiq uidsS. toreA BC
firee xtinguishewri thin5 0 feeta ndn o closerth an1 0f eet. Keepa wayf romo pen
flamesa ndh ight emperaturdee vices.
KeroseneL,a mpO il& Diese-l cheapesatn dn ota s explosiveS. toresw ellforl ong
periods.Y ouw illn eeda heaterto burn,a t least9 ,600B TU'so f heat. Can
doublea s a cookings urface.H eatinga pplianceasr el imitedto a fuelc apacityo f
2 gallons.C racka window1 /qin chf or properv entilationU. sea batteryp owered
CarbonM onoxided etectotro helpp revenpt oisoningB, uyo n K-1r ated
keroseneM. ax.r esidentiaslt orageli mitedto 60 gallons- 10 onlyt o be storedin
attachedg aragew ithn onei n basementsS. torei n approvedc ontainersF. ire
extinguisherasn do penf lamer ulesa ret hes amea s lor flammableli quids.
Remembetrh eA laddinla mpsb urnv eryh ot. Fashiona tomatoc ageo vert he
lampt o prevenitt fromt opplingo vera ndt o helpk eepc hildrena wayf romt he7 50
degreeh eatp roduced.K erosenela nternsb urnt imei s about4 5 hoursp erq uart.
Storee xtraw icks,c himneyas ndm antlesfo r lamps.
Candlesa nd Severafll ashlight-s Shelf-lifeis about3 -5y earsw henb atterieas res
tored
in a cooll ocationa ndi n an airtighct ontainer.
Charcoal-N everu sei ndoors.B uya t the endo f summerw heni t is least
expensiveS. torei n metala, irtighct ontainerssu cha s metaltrashc ans.
Homep owerg enerator-expensivbeu,t useful.
Lights ticks- up to 12 hourso f lighting.C yalumes ticks- safestw, on'ti gniten
aturagl as
Waterproomf atches.
Extra fuses
Extral ightb ulbs
Hot water bottle (rubber)
Weathers trippingm aterial-s Ductt ape.
Heatingfu elsd o not havea n indefinites helf-life.M anyh eating/cookinmga
nufacturers
recornmentdh aty ouc onsumea ll saidf uelsw ithin6 monthso f purchase.
TARIII|IUAIft
Early Precautions
o Store breakable items in secured cabinets
a
a
Storep aperg oodsi n areasu nlikelyto get wet.F oodi temsw hichm ayp rovee
ssential
aftert hee arthquakseh ouldb e arrangedo n storages helvess o thatp aperg oodsa nd
non-breakabliete msa res toredo n the uppers helvesa ndb ottlesa ndj ars on the
lower
shelves.R etainerso r caged oorsc an be installedto assuret hate verythingre mains
intactd uringth eq uake.
Havea batteryo peratedra dioa ndf lashlighatv ailablnee ary ourb ed.
Locate gas meter and valve
1. Havea wrencha ndk nowh owt o turno fft heg ast o the houseif yous mellg as.
2. Knowh owt o turno fft hew atert o theh ouse.
t3
Keepa pairo f shoesn eary ourb ed.H avew aterh eatersa ndh eavya ppliancesse cured
to thew ail.H eavyn ylonb indingo r metals trapsc anb ew rappeda roundth e heatera
nd
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IELEVAnON
^
Flerible Gc
Cm€tioo
attached to wall.
o Havea familyp lano f responsein an earthquakeH. avea commonm eetingp lace( if
separated).
. Sleepa wayf roma reasw hereh eavyo biectsc ouldf all.
r Close drapes at night to keep flying broken window glass away frorn center floor
areas.
During an Earthquake
lf inside, stay inside. Standin a doorwaya, gainsat n insidew allo r hallwayo, r
crouchu ndera
desko r table.S taya wayf romw indowsb, ookcasesc,e ilingfi xturesa, ndc hinac
upboardsT. ryt o
'klfe epc hildrenw ithy ou.
outside, stay outside. Staya wayf rom buildingst,r ees,a ndt elephonea nde
lectricalli nes
and poles. Move to an open area.
lf in a car, staya wayf rom underpassesa,n do verpassesS. topi n a safea rea.
Stayi n your
vehicle.
In tall buildings, getu ndery ourd esk. Do no dashf or exitss inces tairwayms ayb
e brokeno r
jammedw ithp eople.C hecks taifsc arefullyD. ON OTU SEE levators.
After an Earthquahe
Checkf or injuriesa ndp rovidefi rstaid.
Checkf or structurasl afety.
Gas Lines
lf yous mellgas,o penw indowsa nds huto ff the maing as valve. Thenl eavet he
buildinga nd
stayo uto f it. Do not lightc andlesm, atchesl,i ghterso, r turno n lights
witcheso r uset he
telephoneu ntilyoud etermineth erei s no leak. Gasl eaksc ausee xplosionsT. urno
tf burners
and pilotl ights. Do not operatea nya ppliancesif you suspecta gas leak.
ElectricaLl ines
Electricaliln esc anc ausef ires,$ huto ff alle lectricaplo weri f therei s
damageto yourh ouse
wiringo r the linest hatl eadt o yourh ouse.
Water Lines
Turno tft he waterw herei t enterst he homes o youw on'tl osew ateri n the waterh
eateri f water
linesa reb roken.D o notf lusht oiletsu ntilyouk nowt hats ewerl inesa ren ot
broken.D o not pour
or flush water down drains if there is no electric power. Sewage treatment plants
operate on
electricitsyo sewagec ouldb acku p intoy ourh ome.
. Wear shoes.
. Turno n the radioa ndl istenf or instructionfsro m publics afetya gencies,
. Uset het elephonoen lyf pre mergencies.
. Staya wayf romd amagefbl uildings.A ftershockcsa n collapseth em.
You and your neighbors will pilobably be on your own for at least 72 hours.
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Fire Prevention
. Cleary ourc losetsa, ttic,b asemengt,a ragea, ndy ardo f cast-otaf rticlesa ndr
ubbishth at
will burn.
o Nevers toreg asolinek,e roseneb,e nzenen,a phthaa, nds imilafrl ammablfelu idsin
doors.
Removea llf ireh azards.
o Checky ourw irings ysteme, specialleyx tensiocno rds.M anyf iresa red uet o
overloaded
electricacli rcuitsw, orno utc ordsa, ndc arelesus seo f appliances,
e Do notu sef lammablleiq uidsto starta fire.
. Usea metals creenfo r fireplaces.
. Keeps paceh eatersa wayf romt raffica reas.
. Clean grease from stoves and ovens.
. Keepm atchesa wayf romc hildren.
. Haves mokea larmsin all rooms( ands omec arbonm onoxiddee tectors)
. Havea firee xtinguisheinr the kitchen
. Storei mportandto cumenlsin a fires afec ontainer.
What To Do if Fire Occurs
n Havea familyp lano f actiona nde vacuation.
PRACTIChEo mef ired rills!!!!!!
n Warn others
I Havea 10-pounAd BC-typefi ree xtinguisheinr y ourh ome.
Li Takea wayf uel- removeb urningm ateriabl eforet hef ires preadsi,f possible.
! Takea waya ir- a rugo r blankewt ills moothetrh ef ire.
! Take away heat - you qan't have too much water on hand.
U Callthef iree mergencnyu mbe9r 11
fl Turno ff electricitay ndg as
tl Do not usew atero n oil,g rease,o r electricafli re
n lf youa rei n a high-risbeu ildingd, o notu see levators
t-l Therei s moreo xygenn eart hef loor,s o crawl
n Testt hed oork nobu sirtrlgh e backo f yourh and,if it is hotd on'to pent hed
oor.
U Usea previouslyd eterminedp rimaryo r secondarym eanso f exit.
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Peoples tartm ostw ildfiresD. eBigna ndl andscapyeo urh omew ithw ildfires afetyin
mind.S elect
materialsa nd plantst hatc an helpc ontainf ire,r athert hanf uel il. Hardwoodtr
eesa rel ess
flammableth anp ine,e vergreene, ucalyptuso r fir trees. t-,!sfeir er esistanot r
non-combustible
materialso n the roofa nde xterioro f yourh ome. Treatw oodo r combustiblme
ateriawl ithU Lapprovedfi
re-retardancth emic als.
Createa 30-50f oots afetyz onea roundy ourh ome.H omesb uilti n pinef orestss
houldh avea
minimums afetyz oneo f 100f eet. Protecyt ourh omeb yd oingt hef ollowing:
o Regularlcyl eanr oofa nd gutters.
o Removele avesa nd rubbishf romu nders tructures.
o Removeli mbso f treesw ithin1 5f eeto f ground.
o Removed eadb ranchesth at extendo vert he roof.
o Prunetr eeb rancheasn ds hrubsw ithin1 5f eeto f a stovepipe.
o Clearb ranchesfr omp owerlines(P owerc ompanyw ill do this).
o Remove vines from the walls of the home.
o Cleara 10-fooat reaa roundp ropaneta nksa ndt he barbecue.
o Regularldyi sposeo f nqwspaperasn dr ubbish.
o Storeg asolineo, ilyr agpa nd otherf lammablem atreriailns approveds afetyc ans.
o Stackf irewooda t least1 00f eeta waya nd uphillfromy ourh" ome.
o lnspecct himneysa t leastt wicea year. Cleant hema t leasto ncea year.
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o Consideirn stallinpgr oteCtivseh utterso r heavyf ire-resistadnrt apes.
o Keeph andyh ouseholdit emst hatc an be useda s fire tools: a rake,a xe,h andsawo
r
chainsawb,u ckeat nds hovel.
o ldentifya ndm aintaina n adequateo utsidew aters ources ucha s a smallp ond,c
istern,
well,s wimmingp oolo r hydrant.
o Instalfl reeze-prooefx teriorw atero utletso n a leastt wo sideso f the homea
ndn earo ther
structureso n the property.
WhenW ildfir et hreatens:
. Backy ourc ar intot he garageo r parki t in an opens pacef acingt he directiono
f escape.
Shut doors and roll up windows. Leave the key in the ignition. Close garage
windows
andd oors,b ut leavet herr unlocked.D isconnecai utomaticg araged ooro peners.
. Confinep etst o one room. Makep lansf or yourp etsd uringa n evacuation.
. Arrangete mporarhyo usingo utsideth et hreateneadr ea.
To protecyt ourh ome:
Inside
glass doors.
Outside
Hl0Hw tlilts
Checky ourb attery-powereedq uipment.Y ourr adiom ayb e yourm oste ssentiailt em.
Emergenccyo okingfa cilitieasn df lashlightssh oulda lsob e checked.
. Boardu p windowso r protectt hemw iths torms hutterso r tape. Makea largeX
across
thew indoww itht het apepD angetro smallw indowsis mainlyfr omw ind-drivedne bris.
Largerw indowsm ayb e prokenb y windp ressure.T o relievew indp ressureo, pen
windowsa bouto ne inchp t oppositee ndso f the home.
. Secureo utdooro bjectstf ratm ightb e blowna wayo r uprooted.
. Remainin doorsd uringt fe stormi tselt,( stayingiw ay irom windowsa) nd in the
most
reinforceadr eao f the hotrne.
' Staya wayf romf alleno r damagede lectricw ires;t hesem ays tillb e dangerous.
P0ur0rRu T[0r
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Keepf reezersa s fulla s possible- opent he dooro nlyb riefly.A fullf reezerc
ouldl ast3
days without power.
Havea heats ourcet hat is not dependenot n electricapl ower
Kerosenea ndp ropaneh eatersm ustb e wellventilated
Turno ff electricalequipmeynot uw ereu singw hent he powerw ento ut. Unplug
appliance-s powers urgesc an damagea ppliances.
Leave one light turned on so you'll know when your power returns.
Ghecko n neighbors(e specialltyh e elderly).
Do not runa generatoirn sidea homeo r garage.D o not connecta generatotro a home's
electricasly stem.C onnecot nlyt he equipmenyt ouw antt o powerd irectlyto the
outlets
on the generator.
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. lf youu sea computerk,e epf i lesa ndo peratinsgy stemsb ackedu p regularlyG.
eta high
qualitys urgep rotector.
. Keepy ourc ar luelt anka t leasth alff ullb ecauseg as stationsr elyo n
electricittyo power
their pumps
WlllTIRS T0RlrlS
. Stay at home (if at all possible)
. lf you mustt ravel,t ry nott o go alone. Makes ureo thersk nowt he routey ou are
using
and when you willbe back.
. Keep at least half a tank of gas at alltimes.
. Havef laresf,l ashlighbt,l anketsa,n da firsta idk iti n thec ar.
. lf youg ets trandedin a storm,r unt hec ari ntermittent(lnyo tc ontinuousltyo) w
armt he
interioor f thec ar.
1. Keeps nowa wayf romt hee xhauspt ipe
2. Keepa windows lightlyd ownt o providev entilation
. lf trapped at home
1. Movei ntot her oomt hath asa woodb urnings tove
2. Closeo fft her emaindeorf theh ouse
3. Stay together
4. Checky ours upplyo f heatingfu el.
. Checko n neighbors(e specialltyh e elderly)
. Use moderatiown hens hovelings now. lt can be exhaustinga ndd angeroufso r
anyone
not in good physicalcondition.
o Dresst o fit the season.L ayersa r moree ffectivea nde fficientth ans inglel
ayerso l thick
clothing.
. StayD ry: Whenc lothesg etw et,t heyl osea bout9 0%o f theiri nsulatinvga lue.
r100lfs
. Avoid( ifp ossibles)l opingla ndscapintogw ardth eh ome
. Stay out of fast moving water
o lf floodingo f significandte pthi s occurringa nd is enteringy ourh omeo r
basementd, on't
try to stop it. lt is betterf or yourh omet o flooda nde qualizeth e insidea ndo
utside
pressures.
. lf drivingy ourc ar,a voidd rivingo vera floodedr oad,a ndd o notd rivet hroughw
atero f
unknownd epth.l f you;v ehicles tallsa, bandonit immediatealyn ds eekh ighegr
round.
. Keepm aterialsli kes arldbagsp, lywoodp, lastics heetinga, nd lumberh andyf or
emergencyw aterprooinf g.
r Protecty ourv aluablesb y transferringth em to floorsa bovep rojectedfl ood
levelsa nd
encloseth emi n polyethylensea cks.
e Stored rinkingw ateri n closedc, leanc ontainers.
r Turno ff the mainw atelv alvet o trapt he maximuma mounto f uncontaminatewda
teri n
your home.
r Do not usef reshf oodt hath asc omei n contacwt ithf loodw aters.
o Do noth andlel ivee lectricael quipmenitn weta reas;e lectricael quipmensth
ouldb e
checkeda ndd riedb eforei t is returnedto service.
GllltrilcAslP ltt
You may be exposed to a chemical even though you may not be able to see or smell
anythingu nusual.Y oum ayb e exposedin fourw ays:
1. Breathintgh ec hemical.
2. Swallowincgo ntaminatefdo od,w ater,o r medication.
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3. Touchintgh e chemicaol,r comingin toc ontacwt ithc lothingo r thingst hath avet
ouched
the chemical.
4. Eye exposure.
PreventingC hemicaEl mergenqieisn the Home
. Keepa llm edicinesc,o smeticsc,l eaningp roductsa,n do therh ouseholcdh
emicalosu to f
sighta ndo uto f reacho f ahildren.
r Flushm edicinetsh ata ren o longerb eingu sedo r thata reo utdated ownt het
oileta, nd
placet hee mptyc ontaineirn thet rash.
. Storeh ouseholdc hemicalsa ccordingto the instructionosn the label.
. Avoidm ixingc ommonh ouseholcdh emicalproducts
r Alwaysr eadt he directionsb eforeu singa newp roduct.
. Readi nstructionosn howt o disposeo f chemicalsp roperly.
r Nevers mokew hileu singh ouseholcdh emicalsA.v oidu singh airs prayc, leaning
solutionsp,a intp roductso,r pesticidense art heo penf lameo f an appliancep,i
lotl ight,
lightedc andlef,i replacew, oodb urnings tove,e tc.
. lf yous houlds pilla chemicacl,l eani t up immediat'ewlyit hr ags,b eingc
arefultop rotect
your eyes and skin.
. Buyo nlya s mucho f a chemicaal s yout hinky ouw illu se.
. Keepa n A-B-C-ratefdir ee xtinguisheinr t he homea ndc ar,a ndg ett rainingfr
omy our
locafl ired epartmenotn howt o uset hem.
r Postt hen umbeor f then earespt oisonc ontrolcentebry alltelephones
. Learnto recognizteh es ymptomos f toxicp oisoning:
o Dilficultiyn breathing.
o lrritationo f the eyes,s kin,t hroat,o r respiratortyr act.
o Changesin skinc olor.
o Headacheo r blurredv ision.
o Dizzinesso
Clumsinesos r lacko f coordination.
o Cramps or diarrhea.
Whatt o Do Duringa HomeC hemicaEl mergency
. lf yourc hilds houlde at or drinka non-foods ubstancef,i nda nyc ontainersim
mediately
and take them to the phone.
. Callt hep oisonc ontrocl qntere, mergencmy edicasl ervices(E MS)9, -1-1o, r theo
perator.
o Followth e emergencyo perator'os r dispatcher'isn structioncsa refully.
lf a hazardousu bstancgc omesi ntoc ontactw itha n eye,i t is importantto take
immediatea ction.D elayingfi rsta idc an greatlyi ncreaseth e likelihoodo f
injury.F lusht he
eyew ithc lear,lu kewarmw aterf ora minimumo f 15 minutesu, nlessa uthoritieins
struct
you nott o usew atero n the particulacrh emicailn volved..
r lf therei s dangero f a fire or explosiong, et out of the housei mmediately.
. lf therei s a fire or explosionc,a llthef ired epartmenftr omo utside( a
cellularp honeo r a
neighbor'psh one).
. Staya wayf romt he houset o avoidt he possibilitoy f breathingto xicf umes.
. Washh ands,a rms,o r otherp artso f the bodyt hatm ayh aveb eene xposedto the
chemical.
o Discarda nyc lothingth atm ayh aveb eenc ontaminated.
r Administefrir sta idt reatrnentto victimso f chemicabl urns.
o Call9 -1-1f ore mergenchye lp.
o Removec lothinga ndj ewelryf roma roundt he injury.
o Pourc leanc, oolwateor vert heb urnf or 15t o 30 minutes.
o Looselyc overt hp burnw itha sterileo r cleand ressingB. e suret hatt he
dressing
will not stick to the burn.
o Referv ictimt o a medicapl rofessionafol r furthert reatment.
What to Do During a Major Ghemical Emergency
r lf youh eara sireno r otherw arnings ignal,t urno n a radioo r televisionfo r
further
emergencyin formation.
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Strictlyfo ll owi nstructiorls.
You will be told the following:
o Thet ypeo f heqlthh azard.
o The area affectbd.
o Howt o protecyt ourself.
o Evacuatiorno ules( ifn ecessary).
o Sheltelro cations.
o Typea ndl ocatioonf medicalfacilities.
o Thep honen unberst o calli l youn eede xtrah elp.
CallE MS,9 -1-1o, rt hep peratoorn lyf ora possiblleif e{hreatenienmg ergency.
Yourc hildrenm ayb e shreltereind p laceo r evacuatefdr oms chooll.f protectivaec
tions
areb eingt akena t yourc hildren'ssc hoold, o notg o to thes choool r callt hes
choolF. or
furtherin formatiolnis, tento locale mergencrya dioa ndT V stationsto learnw hena
nd
where you can pick up your children.
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IIUGI.IAARII AGI(
Noneo f us likest o thinka bout hep ossibilitoyf a nucleaar ttack.E venlh ought
hep ossibilitiys
remotep, reparationis stille ssential.
WARNING SIGNAL OF NUCLEAR ATTACK
The standardizewd arnings ignaol f a nucleara ttacki s a 3 to 5 minutew averings
oundo f a siren
or serieso f shortb lastso n whistlesh, orns,o r others imilard evices.T hiss
ignalw ill be usedf or
no otherp urpose.T herei s alsoa n attentiono r alerts ignalw hichi s a steady3 -5
minuteb lasto f
the sames irens,w histleso, r horns. lf thiss ignali s heard,y ous houldt urno n
yourr adioo r
televisionfo r importanitn formatiotnh ati s aboutt o be broadcastY. ouw ouldb e
instructedw hich
stationt o tunet o anda lsow hata ctions houldb e takeni n an emergency.
lf youa re unablet o evacuatec,o nstrucat shelteri n yourb asemenot r crawls pace.
Yourm ain
concernw illb e to protecyt ourselaf ndy ourf amilyf romr adioactivfea llout-N
ucleafra lloutc an be
expecteda nywherefr om2 Om inutesto a few hoursd ependingo n howc loset he blastw
asa nd
alsow inda ndw eathecr onditions.
. Therea ret hreew ayst o protecyt ourselffr ornn ucleafra llout.T heya red
istancem, ass,
and time.
r The mored istanceb etweeny oua ndt he falloutp articlesth e lessr adiationre
ceived.
. The moreh eavy,d ensem aterialsb etweeny oua ndt he falloutp articlesth e
better.
Materialss ucha s concreteb, ricksa nde arthw illa bsorbm ucho f the radiationa nd
keepi t
from reachingy ou.
. Falloutr adiationd ecaysr apidly.A s timep assesf,a lloutl osesi t's
radioactivityB. e
preparedto spenda nywherefr om3 dayst o 2 weeksi n yours helter.
Therea re threet ypeso f radiation- alphap articlesb, etap articlesa ndg ammar
ays. Alphaa nd
betap articlesc an simplyb e washedo ff the skina ndc lothing.G ammar aysa ret he
mostf eared
andd ifficultto protecty ourselffr om,b uto ccuro nlyi n the immediatea ftermatho
f the blast.T hey
can be stoppedw ith 18-24i ncheso f concreteo, r 3-4f eeto f earth.
Afterm anys tudiest,h eF ederalGovernmefenet lst hatm ostr emaininfgo ods uppliesw
ouldb e
safef or usea ftera n attack.F oodm usts implyb e washedto cleano ff any of the
falloutp adicles.
SHTlITR.III.PIAGE
In-places helterinsgi qplym eanss tayingin sidey ourh ome,b usinesso r other
facilityo, r seekings helteirn lhe nearesat vailableb uilding.D uringa releaseo f
toxic
chemicalosr an emergenciyn volvingh azardoums ateriawl heret he airq ualitym ayb e
threatenedt,h erem ayn otb e timet o evacuatel.f that is the case,l ocalo
fficialsw ill notify
yout hroughth e EmergencAyl ertS ystem( EAS)l,o uds peakerst,e lephoneo r go door-
todoort
o givey ou instructionWs.h eree vacuationwsi llg ety ouo uto f the affecteda rea,i
nl9
ffiilrlYP ffiPfirlTl0Gil lttGtH$I
(pencinill asut pdate)
! Fill out the Family Emergency,lnformation
and Contact Sheet
n CreateF amilyD isasteRr esponseP lan
D FamilyH omeE veningr egar,dinygo urR esponse
plana nd othere mergencyp reparednestso pics
n 72 hourk it(s)f or the family( reneywe arty)
I FamilyF irstA id Kit (upda6te m onrths)
n WaterS torage- 2 weeks upply
l Basic Food Storage
U CommodityS torage
tr Fuel,c ooking&, lights tores
u ContingencCya shF undi n place
tr ErnergencSy uppliesL ocator
n ValuableD ocumentsc onsolidated(u pdaytee arty)
I Shelter-in-plakcitea ssembled
u lnstall smoke and COz detectors (changbea nerieyse arty)
D FireE xtinguisher(sh)o me& auto (updaytee arty)
tr AutomobileE mergencyK it (upua6te m onths)
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