FAMILY DISASTER PREPAREDNESS PACKET

This packet is being provided each family within our area of responsibility to assist in their readiness in the event of a disaster or catastrophic emergency. A disaster has several key elements in common, it is unexpected, there is little or no prior warning or opportunities to prepare, emergency services and trained personnel are not available during extended periods of time and lives, health and the environment are endangered. Families are encouraged to prepare (as much as possible) in advance of a disaster in order to best meet their needs, and lessen the burden of our neighborhood response requirements.

It is suggested that you keep this kit in a convenient location where all members of the household will be aware of it, and that you instruct them in its proper use.

This packet contains five 81/2x11 inch colored placards. These placards, (recognized by emergency personnel nationwide), can be used after a disaster to identify needs at your residence and make timely response by emergency personnel more likely. Place the appropriate placard where it is visible from the street. The meaning of each placard is as follows:

1. GREEN: All is well 2. YELLOW: We need help, but the need is not critical 3. RED: We need immediate help or critical care4. BLACK: There is (are) a deceased person(s) here 5. WHITE: This home is vacant or nobody home

Block Captains have been assigned to be responsible for certain homes in specific designated areas. After a disaster they will make immediate assessments of the damage and needs in their area and report that information to the area Incident Command Center (ICC) where trained personnel can be deployed for search, rescue, recovery and other needs as required.

Your Block Captain is:__________________________________________________

Address______________________________________ Phone #__________________________

Your neighborhood Incident Command Center Location is: The LDS Ward building at Highland Dr. and Donelson Lane (2080 E. 5156 S.)

ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS FOLLOW:

CHECKLIST FOR INDIVIUALS AND FAMILIES

Pre Disaster

Acquire one-year supply of food, fuel and water, if possible. Prepare 72-hour kits for each family member: include 2 weeks of water (1 gal/person/day),

2 weeks of food, 2 weeks of alternative fuel, and sanitation supplies suited to the individual family.

Establish pre-designated assembly areas for family members (for all possible disasters) where the assessment of needs can be made in the quickest time possible.

Post Disaster

Save your own life and that of your family first. Provide necessary first aid for family members. As soon as possible contact your Block Captain by the most expedient means. Report your

situation to include: property damage, physical needs, medical conditions and severity, missing individuals, or deaths.

Post the appropriate colored placards in a visible location at your residence (see page #1 of this packet).

After reporting to your Block Captain, and caring for the needs of your family, all able bodied men and women over the age of 12, that can, should report to the Incident Command Center (the LDS Ward building located at Highland Drive and Donelson Lane, 2080 E. 5165 S.) for area wide disaster relief assignments.

Incident Command Center locations should have a first aid station to assist medical needs. Remember these first aid stations are not fully equipped and staffed emergency rooms, but offer limited assistance until outside help can arrive. Block Captains should be able to offer advice on their status and capabilities.

If you are trapped in your home, stay put until a search and rescue team is able to assist. If your area is required to evacuate, make sure all family members evacuate together. If

your situation becomes dangerous waiting for family members, who do not report, leave without them but leave a note as to where you are going.

If you are asked to “shelter in place” stay in your home for the amount of time the local authorities deem necessary. Your Block Captain should know how long this is. Use emergency radios for updates.

If the emergency is a nuclear incident wait in your shelter or home for instructions or if possible listen on your emergency radio. Do not venture out of your shelter until told to do so.