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HSSVP Mission

To develop a volunteer pool of medical and non-medical

citizens of Fulton County who are trained and available to

assist first responders in times of natural or man-made

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Opportunities for Volunteers

Medical Reserve Corps

HSSVP C.A.T.s (Community Awareness Trainers)

Red-Cross

County organizations

Community organizations

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Emergency Preparedness

Getting Informed

Emergency Planning and Checklists

Assemble Disaster Supplies Kit

Shelter

Hazard Specific Preparedness

Practicing and Maintaining Your Plan

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Natural Disasters

Floods

Tornados Fires/Wildfires

Hurricanes

Earthquakes

Thunderstorms

Winter/Ice Storms

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Tornado WatchTornadoes are possible. Remain alert for approachingstorms. Watch the sky and stay tuned to NOAA WeatherRadio, commercial radio, or television for information.

Tornado WarningA tornado has been sighted or indicated by weather radar.

Take shelter immediately.

Know the Terms

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Review escape routes with your family. Practiceescaping from each room.

Make sure windows are not nailed or painted shut.Make sure security gratings on windows have a firesafety opening feature so they can be easily openedfrom the inside.

Consider escape ladders if your residence has more

than one level, and ensure that burglar bars and otherantitheft mechanisms that block outside window entryare easily opened from the inside.

I f a f ire occurs:

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Teach family members to stay low to the floor(where the air is safer in a fire) when escapingfrom a fire.

Clean out storage areas. Do not let trash, such asold newspapers and magazines, accumulate

I f a f ire occurs:

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Know the terms:

Tropical StormAn organized system of strong thunderstorms with adefined surface circulation and maximum sustainedwinds of 3973 MPH(3463 knots).

HurricaneAn intense tropical weather system of strong

thunderstorms with a well-defined surface circulationand maximum sustained winds of 74 MPH(64 knots) orhigher.

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More hurr icane terms:

Hurricane/Tropical Storm WatchHurricane/tropical storm conditions are possibleinthe specified area, usually within 36 hours. Tune into NOAA Weather Radio, commercial radio, ortelevision for information.

Hurricane/Tropical Storm WarningHurricane/tropical storm conditions are expectedinthe specified area, usually within 24 hours.

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Know the terms:

EarthquakeA sudden slipping or movement of a portion of theearths crust, accompanied and followed by a series ofvibrations.

AftershockAn earthquake of similar or lesser intensity that follows

the main earthquake

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Know the terms:

MagnitudeThe amount of energy released during an earthquake,which is computed from the amplitude of the seismicwaves. A magnitude of 7.0 on the Richter Scaleindicates an extremely strong earthquake

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Know the terms:

Winter Storm WatchA winter storm is possible in your area. Tune in to

NOAA Weather Radio, commercial radio, ortelevision for more information.

Winter/Ice storms

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Biological Threats

A biological attack is a release of germs or other

biological substances. Many agents must be inhaled,

enter through a cut in the skin or be eaten to make you

sick. Some biological agents can cause contagious

diseases, others do not.

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If a biological emergency

is declared:

At the time of a declared biological emergency be

suspicious, but do not automatically assume that any

il lness is the resul t of the attack.Symptoms of many

common illnesses may overlap. Use common sense,

practice good hygiene and cleanliness to avoid spreading

germs, and seek medical advice.

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Chemical Threats

A chemical attack is the deliberate release of a toxic

gas, liquid or solid that can poison people and theenvironment.

Chemical spills can also wreak havoc on the

environment.

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Radiation Threats

It is NOT a nuclear blast.

The force of the explosion andradioactive contamination will

be more localized.

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Getting your KIT &

Making your PLAN

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Emergency Preparedness

Getting Informed Emergency Planning and Checklists

Assemble Disaster Supplies Kit

Shelter

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Practicing and Maintaining Your Plan

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Water

One gallon of water per person per day, for drinking

and sanitation (basic hygiene).

Keep at leasta three-day supply of water per

person.

Warm-weather climates, nursing/pregnant women,

children, and elderly may require more water.

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Food

Store at leasta three-day supply of non-perishable

food.

Select foods that require no refrigeration, preparation

or cooking and little or no water.

Pack a manual can opener and eating utensils.

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Non-perishable Foods:

Ready-to-eat canned

meats, fruits andvegetables

Protein or fruit bars

Dry cereal or granola

Peanut butter

Dried fruit

Nuts

Crackers

Canned juices Non-perishable

pasteurized milk

High energy foods

Vitamins

Food for infants

Comfort/stress foods

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First Aid Kit

Thermometer

Prescription medicationsyou take every day such

as insulin, heart medicine and asthma inhalers. You

should periodically rotate medicines to account for

expiration dates.

Prescribed medical suppliessuch as glucose andblood pressure monitoring equipment and supplies.

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Portable Kits

Food and water

First aid kit Battery-powered

radio

Flashlight

Batteries

Face mask

Can opener

Unique family needs

(diapers, prescriptions,family documents)

Garbage bags and plastic ties

(sanitation)

Wrench/pliers to turn off

utilities

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General Preparedness Supplies

Fire extinguisher

Clothing and bedding Camping supplies (tent, sleeping bag)

Matches/flares

Household bleach

Extra pair of glasses/contact lenses

Special needs items Pet food/supplies

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Making your family plan

It may be easier to make a

long-distance phone call thanto call across town, so an out-of-town contactmay be in a

better position tocommunicate amongseparated family members.

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Family Plan

Be sure every member of your family knows the

phone numberand has coinsor a prepaid phone

cardto call the emergency contact.

You may have trouble getting through, or the

telephone system may be down altogether, but be

patient.

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Evacuation VS. Shelter-in-place

Depending on your circumstances and the nature of

the attack, the first important decision is whether

you stay put or get away. You should understand and

plan for both possibilities.

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Evacuation Planning

If you do not have a car, plan how you will leave

if you have to. Take your emergency supply kitunless you have

reason to believe it has been contaminated.

Lockthe door behind you.

Take your petswith you, but understand that onlyservice animals may be permitted in public shelters.

Plan how you will care for your pets in anemergency.

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If time allows

Contact emergency contact from your familyplan and tell them where you are going

Turn off utilities

Leave a note

Check on others in community

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