Elysian Valley Emergency Preparedness Guide 2014 · 2014-07-09 · Top 20 Tips for Emergency...

Table of Contents2 Top 20 Tips for Emergency Preparedness

3 Share Your Skills

4 Disaster Supplies Checklists

5 Non-Prescription and Prescription Medicine Kit Supplies

5 Sanitation and Hygiene Supplies

6 Equipment and Tools

7 Food and Water Supplies

7 Clothes and Bedding Supplies

8 Documents and Keys

9 Family Communications Plan

10 Important Information Card

11 Contact/ Information:

The Emergency Preparedness Planning Guide, organized by the EVNW, is focused on the neighborhood of Elysian Valley with the intent of providing the necessary information for businesses and residences to prepare for an emergency event. This information will be organized in collaboration with local, city and state agencies such as the LAPD, LAFD, CD13, EVRNC, Red Cross and the Salvation Army.

This is a draft and the EVNW needs your feedback. Please reach out to us and assist with the formation of a critical document for Elysian Valley.

Elysian Valley Emergency Preparedness Guide (draft)2014

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Top 20 Tips for Emergency Preparedness

To get you started the list below prioritizes critical items for proper emergency preparedness. This is an abbreviated list and should be used in conjunction with the additional information provided in this guide.

1. Develop a family/business Emergency Preparedness Plan.2. Develop a Family Communications Plan : Ask an out-of-state friend or relative to be your family

contact. Consider a plan where each family member calls, or emails, the same friend or relative in the event of an emergency.

3. Organize a ‘Home Disaster Supply Kit’ because you may be asked to ‘shelter in place’. Plan for 2-3 week survival without emergency responders. Check supplies and rotate the food supplies every six months. Water is one of the most important items and make sure it is stored properly.

4. Organize a separate ‘Go Kit’ that would include items that you would need if you were asked to “evacuate” your home or business.

5. Organize a Kit and store it at your place of business and a small one in your vehicle. If you are in a remote location your vehicle will become your temporary shelter. Have, at a minimum, ½ a tank of gas in your car at all times.

6. Pick two places to meet after an emergency event: one, right outside you home and a second location outside of your neighborhood in case you can not return home.

7. Keep a list of emergency services numbers handy. Know where your local police, fi re and hospital is located. Also take note of local public facilities such as schools and churches since these may serve as temporary emergency shelters.

8. Make a neighborhood directory and plan. Include numbers of elderly or children who may be home alone during an emergency. Being mindful of Children and Elderly needs (i.e., formula, diapers, medications, eye glasses, etc.). Plan how to take care of your pets.

9. Teach children how and when to call 911 or your local Emergency Medical Services number.10. Contact your local emergency management team to learn about your community’s warning signals

and how you should respond to them.11. Install smoke/ carbon monoxide detectors on each level of the home/business. Check them each

month and replace batteries when necessary.12. Knowing where and to operate the shut-off valve/ switch for the main building’s electrical, gas &

water.13. Have a gas powered generator with reserve gas in storage.14. Having a minimum of two fi re extinguishers in the house.15. Organize and have duplicate copies available of your most important documents such as bank

statements, personal identifi cation and insurance policies. Have cash available and stored in a fi reproof box.

16. Inventory and, ideally, videotape your valuables. Store duplicate copies of critical information in multiple locations (not in the same building).

17. Hold Practice Emergency drills - Learn and practice “Drop/Cover/Hold” drill18. Enroll in First Aid and CPR classes.19. Take the time to familiarize yourself with the types of disasters that have occurred. By being

familiar with past events (and how they were responded to) you will be better prepared for a disaster in your area.

20. Additional Resources: FEMA’s “Are You Ready” in-depth guide to emergency preparedness as well as many other resources (including this guide) are available for download on the EVNW website: http://evnw.wordpress.com/emergency-preparedness/

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The following list is to help you determine what to include in your disaster sup-plies kit that will meet your family’s needs.

First Aid Supplies

Supplies Home (√) Vehicle (√) Work (√)

Adhesive bandages, various sizes

5” x 9” sterile dressing

Conforming roller gauze bandage

Triangular bandages

3” x 3” sterile gauze pads

4” x 4” sterile gauze pads

Roll 3” cohesive bandage

Germicidal hand wipes or waterless, alco-hol-based hand sanitizer

Antiseptic wipes

Pairs large, medical grade, non-latex gloves

Tongue depressor blades

Adhesive tape, 2” width

Antibacterial ointment

Cold pack

Scissors (small, personal)

Tweezers

Assorted sizes of safety pins

Cotton balls

Thermometer

Tube of petroleum jelly or other lubricant

Sunscreen

CPR breathing barrier, such as a face shield

First aid manual

Disaster Supplies Checklists

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Non-Prescription and Prescription Medicine Kit Supplies


Aspirin and non-aspirin pain reliever

Anti-diarrhea medication

Antacid (for stomach upset)

Laxative

Vitamins

Prescriptions

Extra eyeglasses/contact lenses

SOURCE: FEMA: “ARE YOU READY?” AN IN-DEPTH GUIDE TO CITIZEN’S PREPAREDNESS. AUGUST 2004

Non-Prescription and Prescription Medicine Kit Supplies

Sanitation and Hygiene Supplies

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Washcloth and towel Heavy-duty plastic garbage bags and ties for personal sanitation uses and toilet paper

Towelettes, soap, hand sanitizer Medium-sized plastic bucket with tight lid

Tooth paste, toothbrushes Disinfectant and household chlorine bleach

Shampoo, comb, and brush A small shovel for digging a latrine

Deodorants, sunscreen Toilet paper

Razor, shaving cream

Lip balm, insect repellent

Contact lens solutions

Mirror

Feminine supplies

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Equipment and Tools

Tools (√) Kitchen Items (√)

Portable, battery-powered radio or television and extra batteries

Manual can opener

NOAA Weather Radio, if appropriate for your area

Mess kits or paper cups, plates, and plastic utensils

Flashlight and extra batteries

All-purpose knife

Signal fl are Household liquid bleach to treat drinking water

Matches in a waterproof container (or waterproof matches)

Sugar, salt, pepper

Shut-off wrench, pliers, shovel, and other tools

Aluminum foil and plastic wrap

Duct tape and scissors Resealable plastic bags

Plastic sheeting Small cooking stove and a can of cooking fuel (if food must be cooked)

Whistle

Small canister, ABC-type fi re extin-guisher

Comfort Items

Tube tent Games

Compass Cards

Work gloves Books

Paper, pens, and pencils Toys for kids

Needles and thread Foods

Battery-operated travel alarm clock


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Complete change of clothes

Sturdy shoes or boots

Rain gear

Hat and gloves

Extra socks

Extra underwear

Thermal underwear

Sunglasses

Blankets/sleeping bags and pillows


Food and Water Supplies

Food and Water


Water

Ready-to-eat meats, fruits, and vegetables

Canned or boxed juices, milk, and soup

High-energy foods such as peanut butter, jelly, low-sodium crackers, granola bars, and trail mix.

Vitamins

Special foods for infants or persons on special diets

Cookies, hard candy

Instant coffee

Cereals

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Make sure you keep these items in a watertight container

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Personal identifi cation

Cash and coins

Credit cards

Extra set of house keys and car keys

Copies of the following:

• Birth certifi cate

• Marriage certifi cate

• Driver’s license

• Social Security cards

• Passports

• Wills

• Deeds

• Inventory of household goods

• Insurance papers

• Immunization records

• Bank and credit card account numbers

• Stocks and bonds

Emergency contact list and phone numbers

Map of the area and phone numbers of places you could go


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Important Information Card

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The information published by the EVNW is for educational use only and is subject to change without notice. All information provided is based on resources provided to the EVNW from donation, online publications or public seminars and it is up to each user to validate the information and adapt it to their circumstance.

Thank You!

The Elysian Valley Neighborhood Watch (EVNW) is interested in hearing from you. If available please make the time to visit us at one of our regularly monthly meetings or send us an email. We are happy to receive suggestions and receive feedback as well as have local representation at our monthly meetings.

We meet every second Wednesday of the monthNos reunemos cada secundo Miercoles del mes

Location/ Lugar:Dickerson Employee Benefi ts1918 Riverside DriveLos Angeles, CA 90039

Time/ Hora:7-8pm

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