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May 5, 2011
May 4, 2011
May 3, 2011
72 Hour Kit Checklist
Please note that water amount is per person per day. So 1 person will need 3 gallons at a minimum.
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Create an emergency plan
Create an Emergency Plan
No one can predict when an emergency will occur and so it is important that you have a plan. If you are going to be able to help your neighbors, you need to be prepared yourself. Meet with household members. Discuss with children the dangers of fire, severe weather, earthquakes, and other emergencies.
Discuss how to respond to each disaster that could occur. (For an earthquake see: What to do in an earthquake)
What to do about power outages and personal injuries.
Draw a floor plan of your home. Mark two escape routes from each room or area of your home.
Learn how to turn off the water, gas, and electricity at main switches. It is also important to talk about WHEN to turn off the utilities. (Only turn off Gas if you smell or hear gas leaking. Never turn your gas back on after it is shut off. Wait for your utility company to turn it on for you.)
Instruct household members to turn on the radio for emergency information.
Take a Basic First Aid and CPR Class.
Pick two meeting places.
1. A place near your home in case of a fire or minor emergencies.
2. A place outside your neighborhood in case you cannot return home after a disaster.
Keep family records in a water-and fire-proof container. Keep a copy of your records in your Vital Records Binder that is kept in your “Bug out Bag”.
*check out the vital records binder to assist you with your plan*
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Emergency Notification Cards
It is also a great way to quickly check on your neighbors.
You will need to tape the card that represents your situation to your door so it can be seen from the road. This system is recommended by emergency personnel and the color code is known for your local C.E.R.T. personnel as well.
If you need to you can use card stock or any other item to display.
Just make sure that it is obvious that the displayed item (towel, blanket...) is representing your needs.
I recommend keeping your notification cards in an easily accessible area in your home near the front door, and a copy in the back of your Vital records Binder.
You can also keep a copy in your car kit so that you can post if you are away from home.
I have included two links, one is colored and one is black and white to be printed on colored paper.
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What to do in an earthquake
What to Do in and Earthquake
During an earthquake, most people will be unprepared. They will panic; pick up the phone and call 911. Neither of these things helps you.
• DROP, COVER AND HOLD ON: Take cover under sturdy desks or tables, long enough for aftershocks.
• DO NOT use a cell phone or land phone. The lines will be down or overwhelmed. Stay where you are. DO NOT get on the roads. They must be kept open for first responders. DO NOT pick up your children at schools. They are better off there than they are at home. Be sure you know what your child’s school plans are during an emergency.
• Check your house, family and contain pets. Gather up emergency supplies for evacuation if necessary. Get proper clothing, long pants, leather gloves, radio, flashlights, medication and your “Bug out Bag” with your Vital Records Binder.
• Turn on your battery-operated radio to your AM emergency response stations.
• Check your house for gas leaks, water leaks, and broken electrical lines. Unplug electronics, and turn off and unplug major electrical items, or switch off power at the breaker panel. Always turn off gas if you smell gas and BEFORE you flip electrical switches at circuit breakers. (Make sure a wrench is available and you know how to use it.) Turn off your water valve if you suspect broken lines. This is essential to protect the water supplies in water heaters and toilet tanks, water which you can drink in an emergency. You cannot drink swimming pool or spa water. Check your neighbors’ homes if they’re gone and do the same.
• Put out your HELP/OK sign to signal for assistance or to let rescuers know they can pass on.
• Go to your neighborhood pre-designated assembly area, away from trees and power lines.
• Join your pre-designated team (per the Household Survey form you have filled out). Trained CERT people are specially trained to handle this phase of the disaster. If you have no CERT members, your EP Block Captain(s) will take charge. The ASSESSMENT TEAM checks all homes with no sign displayed, or with a HELP sign, identifies trapped or missing people, checks neighborhood utilities, fallen trees, etc., and then relays the information to the COMMUNICATIONS TEAM - your amateur radio operators. The SPECIAL NEEDS TEAM sets up a first aid/emergency medical station, checks all elderly/disabled and special needs residents, assists non-English speaking people, and takes care of small children. Keep track of everything - a log of all homes, assistance provided and hazardous situations.
• DO NOT drive lightly injured people to overwhelmed hospitals. Your EP Block Captain knows where nearby doctors, CERT members, and your nearest amateur radio operators are located and who can help you.
• If fires develop, turn off gas and electricity and fight small fires with fire extinguishers. If you live on narrow, winding roads and have to evacuate, be sure that all remaining vehicles are parked on the same side of the road so emergency equipment can get through. Take planned items with you. If you would like to print this information here is the link:
May 1, 2011
Chicken and Bean Chili
2 cans chicken
1 can corn
2 cans (14 oz each) stewed tomatoes,
chopped with liquid
2 tsp. chili powder
1 1/2 tsp garlic
2 cans beans (any kind) rinsed and drained
1 can tomato soup
Cheese
Sour cream
Tortilla chips or tortillas
Combine ingredients through tomato soup.
Heat through and simmer for 10 minutes.
Serve with tortillas, cheese and sour cream.
Vital Records Section 4
Moving along on our Vital Records. We are now up to section 4. This one is all about your vehicles. It souldn't take too much time to fill these ones out. Good luck and remember DO IT NOW, don't wait. Getting prepared comes one "board" at a time.
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