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he next time disasterstrikes, you may nothave much time toact. Prepare now for

a sudden emergency.

Learn how to protect your-self and cope with disasterby planning ahead. This

Tchecklist will help you getstarted. Discuss theseideas with your family, thenprepare an emergency plan.Post the plan where every-one will see iton therefrigerator or bulletinboard.

For additional informationabout how to prepare forhazards in your commu-nity, contact your localemergency managementor civil defense officeand American Red Crosschapter.

Emergency Checklist

Prepare a DisasterSupplies KitAssemble supplies you might need in anevacuation. Store them in an easy-to-carrycontainer such as a backpack or duffle bag.

Include: A supply of water (one gallon per

person per day). Store water insealed, unbreakable containers.Identify the storage date and replacevery six months.

A supply of non-perishable packagedor canned food and a non-electriccan opener.

A change of clothing, rain gear andsturdy shoes.

Blankets or sleeping bags.

A first aid kit and prescriptionmedications.

An extra pair of glasses.

A battery-powered radio, flashlightand plenty of extra batteries.

Credit cards and cash.

An extra set of car keys.

A list of family physicians.

A list of important family informa-tion; the style and serial number ofmedical devices such as pacemakers.

Special items for infants, elderly ordisabled family members.

Find out which disasters couldoccur in your area.

Ask how to prepare for each disaster.

Ask how you would be warned of

an emergency.

Learn your communitysevacuation routes.

Ask about special assistance forelderly or disabled persons.

Also...

Ask your workplace aboutemergency plans.

Learn about emergency plans foryour childrens school or day carecenter.

Create an EmergencyPlan

Meet with household members todiscuss the dangers of fire, severeweather, earthquakes and otheremergencies. Explain how torespond to each.

Find the safe spots in your homefor each type of disaster.

Discuss what to do about poweroutages and personal injuries.

Draw a floor plan of your home.

Mark two escape routes from eachroom.

Show family members how to turnoff the water, gas and electricity at

main switches when necessary.

Post emergency telephone numbers

near telephones.

Teach children how and when tocall 911, police and fire.

Instruct household members to turnon the radio for emergency information.

Pick one out-of-state and one local

friend or relative for family members

to call if separated during a disaster

(it is often easier to call out-of-state

than within the affected area).

Teach children your out-of-statecontacts phone numbers.

Pick two emergency meeting places.1) A place near your home in case

of a fire.

2) A place outside your neighbor-

hood in case you cannot return

home after a disaster.

Take a basic first aid and CPR class.

Keep family records in a water andfire-proof container.

Emergency Preparedness

Checklist

Call Your EmergencyManagement Officeor American Red CrossChapter

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Escape Plann a fire or other emergency, youmay need to evacuate your house,apartment or mobile home on amoments notice. You should beready to get out fast.

Develop an escape plan by drawing a floor

plan of your residence. Using a black or bluepen, show the location of doors, windows,stairways, and large furniture. Indicate thelocation of emergency supplies (DisasterSupplies Kit), fire extinguishers, smokedetectors, collapsible ladders, first aid kitsand utility shut off points. Next, use acolored pen to draw a broken line chartingat least two escape routes from each room.Finally, mark a place outside of the homewhere household members should meet incase of fire.

Be sure to include important points outsidesuch as garages, patios, stairways,

elevators, driveways and porches. If yourhome has more than two floors, use anadditional sheet of paper. Practiceemergency evacuation drills with allhousehold members at least two timeseach year.

Emergency PlanOut-of-State Contact

Name

City

Telephone (Day) (Evening)

Local Contact

Name

Telephone (Day) (Evening)

Nearest Relative

Name

City

Telephone (Day) (Evening)

Family Work Numbers

Father Mother

Other

Emergency Telephone NumbersIn a life threatening emergency, dial 911 or the local emergency medical services system number

Police Department

Fire Department

Hospital

Family Physicians

Name Telephone

Name Telephone

Name Telephone

Reunion Locations

1. Right outside your home

2. Away from the neighborhood, in case you cannot return home

Address

Telephone

Route to try first

Example:Floor one

I

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Floor One

Floor Two

Floor Plan

Stairways

Utility Shut Off

Windows

First Aid Kit

Disaster Supplies Kit

Doors

Collapsible Ladder

Reunion Location (Outside)

Normal Exit Route

Emergency Exit Routes

Fire Extinguisher

Smoke Detectors

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Maps, Shovel, Flares

Tire repair kit and pump

Fire Safety Plan two escape routes out of each

room.

Practice fire drills at least twice a year.

Teach family members to stay low tothe ground when escaping from a fire.

Teach family members never to opendoors that are hot. In a fire, feel thebottom of the door with the palm ofyour hand. If it is hot, do not openthe door. Find another way out.

Install smoke detectors on every levelofyour home. Clean and test themat least once a month. Changebatteries at least once a year.

Keep a whistle in each bedroom toawaken household in case of fire.

Check electrical outlets. Do notoverload outlets.

Purchase and learn how to use a fireextinguisher (5 lb., A-B-C type).

Have a collapsible ladder on eachupper floor of your house.

Consider installing home sprinklers.

Prepare anEmergency Car KitInclude:

Battery powered radio, flashlight andextra batteries

Blanket

Booster cables

Fire extinguisher (5 lb., A-B-C type)

First aid kit and manual

Bottled water and non-perishable highenergy foods such as granola bars,raisins and peanut butter

Home Hazard HuntIn a disaster, ordinary items in the homecan cause injury and damage. Anythingthat can move, fall, break or cause a fireis a potential hazard.

Repair defective electrical wiring

and leaky gas connections.

Fasten shelves securely and braceoverhead light fixtures.

Place large, heavy objects on lowershelves.

Hang pictures and mirrors awayfrom beds.

Strap water heater to wall studs.

Repair cracks in ceilings orfoundations.

Store weed killers, pesticides andflammable products away fromheat sources.

Place oily polishing rags or waste in

covered metal cans. Clean and repair chimneys, flue

pipes, vent connectors and gas vents.

Wear protective clothing andsturdy shoes.

Take your Disaster Supplies Kit.

Lock your house.

Use travel routes specified by localofficials.

If you are sure you have time .. .

Shut off water, gas and electricity, ifinstructed to do so.

Let others know when you left andwhere you are going.

Make arrangements for pets. Animalsmay not be allowed in public shelters.

If You Need to Evacuate Listen to a battery powered radio for

the location of emergency shelters.Follow instructions of local officials.

Information in this brochure was developed by the Federal Emergency Management Agencys Community

and Family Preparedness Program and the American Red Cross Community Disaster Education Program.

www.denver-redcross.org

303.722.7474

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