September is National Emergency Disaster Month

Great Bridge UMC Team Members

Dale McClure – Chairman (District/State ERT member)

Joan Kayser – Co-Chairman Gary Stephens – Phone Coordinator

Earl & Debbie Hollowell – 1st Aide

Are you Prepared !!

• Assume that you will be without the following for a minimum of 4 days or as long as 7 days after a disaster such as a hurricane or tornado.

• Power• Drinking Water• Phone Service – land lines and cell phones• Gas pumps• ATM machines

EMERGENCY SUPPLY KIT

• A Gallon of water per person, per day (3 days)• Food – at least a 3 day supply• Battery powered radio• Flashlight and batteries (buy them now)• First aid kit and whistle to signal for help• Manual can opener• Dust mask• Basic tools – wrench, pliers, screwdriver• Local maps• Trash bags and twist ties – for several days

Evacuation RoutesSouthside Hampton Roads

• If you live in Chesapeake, Virginia Beach, Portsmouth or Suffolk you will be directed to leave via:

• U.S. Route 460 West• U.S. Route 58 West• If you live in Norfolk you will be directed to

leave via:• State Road 10• U.S. Route 17 north• U.S. Route 60 West – to reversible U.S. 64

When to Leave?• If emergency officials declare an evacuation of

your city, you need to be ready to leave:**IMMEDIATELY**

* An evacuation order will increase traffic on the evacuation routes – so be PATIENT!* Prepare your home – turn off electric/unplug what you can and secure outdoor furniture!• Take your emergency supply kit with you !• Leave a note taped to inside window !

AREA SHELTERS• Family Shelters

• Oscar Smith High School• Hickory Middle School• Western Branch High School• Thurgood Marshall Elementary School• The above shelters could change with each storm,

depending on availability!

• Pet Shelters:– Great Bridge Veterinary Hospital– Las Gaviotas Pet Hotel

Pet Care!

• Don’t forget to gather supplies for your pets!• Records, medications, and licenses!• Leash and muzzles.• Carriers or cages for transportation.• Blankets and towels for warmth & bedding.• Food, water, bowls, and litter pan/supplies!• AND TOYS ! They get bored too in a hotel!

Stay Inside !!

• Stay inside until the storm passes!• Do not drive if the street is still flooded!• Listen to your battery operated radio for info.• If an emergency arises, call the church or a

**Team Member**• Develop a Family Communication Plan !• Plan two ways out of your home in case of

fire!

After the Storm Clean-Up !

• Take inventory of damage:– Inside your home– Outside your home– Lawn and tree damage– Automobile damage– Freezer/Refrigerator loss of food– Put important paperwork back in safe deposit box– File for any damage or loss with insurance

Buddy System !• Something GBUMC began in 2003 !• Do you live alone?• Do you have a disability and need assistance?• Are you recovering from surgery?• Do you have a new baby in the house?• Are you on oxygen – do you have a generator?• Are you a diabetic and need constant meds?• Do you have a medi-port and need hospital care?• Are you or a spouse/family member bed ridden?

Buddy System!

• Do you own the following and able to help:Chain saw DrillGenerator Power SawPick up Truck LaddersPower Washer 4 Wheel Drive JeepManual Labor TransportationHand Tools Ham Operator

Emergency Disaster Response Team

• We will call you before, during and after the storm if you want us to!

• If you still have computer/internet service check the GBUMC website for updates & church event cancelations!

• If you need help – PLEASE CALL!• THANK YOU !!