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EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS. Be Ready: Prepare Together. PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT. “BE READY” Click to View PSA. PREPARE TOGETHER. Self and Family Neighborhood Community. FAMILIES FIRST. Who Do You Consider FAMILY?. PREPARE OUR FAMILIES. Develop a communication plan - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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PREPARE TOGETHER
• Self and Family
• Neighborhood
• Community
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FAMILIES FIRSTFAMILIES FIRST
Who Do You Consider FAMILY?
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PREPARE OUR FAMILIESPREPARE OUR FAMILIES
Develop a communication plan Develop an evacuation plan
Determine what to put in an emergency supply kit
Develop a communication plan Develop an evacuation plan
Determine what to put in an emergency supply kit
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FAMILY PLANFAMILY PLAN
Communication School Plans Meeting Places Evacuation Procedures Getting Help Family Roles and Responsibilities
Communication School Plans Meeting Places Evacuation Procedures Getting Help Family Roles and Responsibilities
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COMMUNICATION PLANSCOMMUNICATION PLANS
WORKWORK SCHOOLSCHOOLHOMEHOME
ON ROADON ROADSHOPPINGSHOPPING
OUT OFTOWN
OUT OFTOWN
EVENTEVENT
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DETERMINE…DETERMINE…
Your Family Contact Person Primary Phone Number (Locally)Alternative Phone Number (Out-Of-State)
Your Family Contact Person Primary Phone Number (Locally)Alternative Phone Number (Out-Of-State)
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SCHOOL PLANSSCHOOL PLANS
Know The School’s PlanKeep Contact Information CurrentKnow Authorizations Required To Release A ChildDiscuss With Your Kids and their Caregivers
Know The School’s PlanKeep Contact Information CurrentKnow Authorizations Required To Release A ChildDiscuss With Your Kids and their Caregivers
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MEETING PLACESMEETING PLACES
Alternate Meeting LocationsDiscuss When You Would Go ThereWhat To Do If You Can’t Get There
Alternate Meeting LocationsDiscuss When You Would Go ThereWhat To Do If You Can’t Get There
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MEETING PLACESMEETING PLACES
Outside Your HomeFront YardNeighbor’s YardAway From Your Home (In case of evacuation) Places of WorshipParkSchool
Outside Your HomeFront YardNeighbor’s YardAway From Your Home (In case of evacuation) Places of WorshipParkSchool
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HOME EVACUATION PROCEDURESHOME EVACUATION PROCEDURES
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REGROUPING SPOTREGROUPING SPOT
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FAMILY EMERGENCY PLAN
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PRACTICE AND MAINTAIN YOUR FAMILY PLANPRACTICE AND MAINTAIN YOUR FAMILY PLAN
At Least Every Six (6) Months:• Quiz Kids• Conduct Home Drills
(Evacuation and Fire)
At Least Every Six (6) Months:• Quiz Kids• Conduct Home Drills
(Evacuation and Fire)
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FAMILY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIESFAMILY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Learn How To Turn Off UtilitiesLearn How To Use Fire ExtinguishersDevelop Pet Evacuation PlansAssemble An Emergency Supply Kit
Learn How To Turn Off UtilitiesLearn How To Use Fire ExtinguishersDevelop Pet Evacuation PlansAssemble An Emergency Supply Kit
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TURNING OFF UTILITIES TURNING OFF UTILITIES
Appliance Gas Shutoff Valve
To turn off the gas at the gas appliance, rotate the valve a quarter turn.
Gas Service Shutoff Valve
To turn off gas valve, use a 12 to 15 inch adjustable pipe or crescent-type wrench, give the valve a quarter turn in either direction.
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Know Where Your Home's Main Electric Switch is Located
To quickly turn off the electric supply to your entire home in case of an emergency.
TURNING OFF ELECTRICITY
Know How to Reset a Circuit Breaker
After turning off or unplugging appliances on the circuit, push the switch firmly to the off position, then back on.
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USING A FIRE EXTINGUISHERUSING A FIRE EXTINGUISHER
P - Pull PinA - Aim at Base of FireS - Squeeze HandleS - Sweep Side to Side
Using short bursts, 1/2 second to 1 second each
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WHAT IS IN AN EMERGENCY SUPPLY KIT?WHAT IS IN AN EMERGENCY SUPPLY KIT?
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SUPPLIES FOR AT LEAST 3 to 7 Days
SUPPLIES FOR AT LEAST 3 to 7 Days
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SIX BASIC ITEMS TO INCLUDESIX BASIC ITEMS TO INCLUDE
1. Water2. Food3. First Aid Kit4. Clothing & Bedding5. Tools & Supplies 6. Specialized Items
1. Water2. Food3. First Aid Kit4. Clothing & Bedding5. Tools & Supplies 6. Specialized Items
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EMERGENCY KITEMERGENCY KIT
* Water - 1 Gallon/ Person Per Day
* Food - Canned, Dehydrated, Powdered
* Manual Can Opener• High-Energy Food Bars• Change of Clothes
* Water - 1 Gallon/ Person Per Day
* Food - Canned, Dehydrated, Powdered
* Manual Can Opener• High-Energy Food Bars• Change of Clothes
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EMERGENCY KITEMERGENCY KIT
* Flashlights w/Extra Batteries
• Waterproof Matches • Sturdy Walking Shoes• Work Gloves
* Flashlights w/Extra Batteries
• Waterproof Matches • Sturdy Walking Shoes• Work Gloves
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EMERGENCY KITEMERGENCY KIT
• Blankets/Sleeping Bags• Toilet Paper/Paper
Towels* Plastic Trash Bags• Hand Sanitizer
• Blankets/Sleeping Bags• Toilet Paper/Paper
Towels* Plastic Trash Bags• Hand Sanitizer
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EMERGENCY KITEMERGENCY KIT
* First-Aid Kit w/ Manual
* Portable Battery- Operated Radio w/ Extra Batteries
• Fire Extinguisher
* Medications
* Extra Eyeglasses• Whistle
* First-Aid Kit w/ Manual
* Portable Battery- Operated Radio w/ Extra Batteries
• Fire Extinguisher
* Medications
* Extra Eyeglasses• Whistle
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EMERGENCY KITEMERGENCY KIT
Tools : Gas/Water Pipe Wrench, Screwdriver, Crowbar, Duct Tape, Plastic Sheets Rope, Knife
Road Maps
Tools : Gas/Water Pipe Wrench, Screwdriver, Crowbar, Duct Tape, Plastic Sheets Rope, Knife
Road Maps
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EMERGENCY KITEMERGENCY KIT
• Cash - $10.00 & $20.00 Bills(Or Even $1.00 & $5.00 Bills)
* Important Documents (Copies of Insurance, Birth
Certificates, etc.)
* Pictures of Family Members
* Telephone Numbers
• Cash - $10.00 & $20.00 Bills(Or Even $1.00 & $5.00 Bills)
* Important Documents (Copies of Insurance, Birth
Certificates, etc.)
* Pictures of Family Members
* Telephone Numbers
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EMERGENCY KITEMERGENCY KIT
* Special Supplies For: Children Elderly Physically Challenged Pets
* Special Supplies For: Children Elderly Physically Challenged Pets
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WHERE TO STOREWHERE TO STORE
Backpack, Trash Bin, Plastic Bin, etc.• Place Somewhere Accessible Quickly• Away From Water Heater, Gas
Meter, Dryer, etc.• Near Exits
Backpack, Trash Bin, Plastic Bin, etc.• Place Somewhere Accessible Quickly• Away From Water Heater, Gas
Meter, Dryer, etc.• Near Exits
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PREPARING YOUR CARPREPARING YOUR CAR
• Keep Gas Tank at Least Half Full• Spare Tire• Water / Snacks• First Aid Kit• Fire Extinguisher• Reflectors or Flashers• Medications• Flashlight
• Keep Gas Tank at Least Half Full• Spare Tire• Water / Snacks• First Aid Kit• Fire Extinguisher• Reflectors or Flashers• Medications• Flashlight
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• Water
• Snacks
• Medications• Sturdy Shoes • Flashlight
• Water
• Snacks
• Medications• Sturdy Shoes • Flashlight
PERSONAL WORK KITPERSONAL WORK KIT
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• Replace Stored Water and Food In Kits Every Six (6) Months
• Test Fire Detectors and Recharge Your Fire Extinguisher
• Replace Stored Water and Food In Kits Every Six (6) Months
• Test Fire Detectors and Recharge Your Fire Extinguisher
SCHEDULE TO CALENDARSCHEDULE TO CALENDAR
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IF YOU NEED TO EVACUATE…IF YOU NEED TO EVACUATE…
What Do You Want To Take With You?
What Do You Want To Take With You?
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IF YOU NEED TO SHELTER-IN-PLACE…IF YOU NEED TO SHELTER-IN-PLACE…
A Method to Keep A Method to Keep Contaminated Air Contaminated Air Out of Your HomeOut of Your Home
A Method to Keep A Method to Keep Contaminated Air Contaminated Air Out of Your HomeOut of Your Home
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• Close and Lock All Windows and Doors
• Turn Off All Fans and Air Conditioning Systems
• Get Your Emergency Supply Kit
• Close and Lock All Windows and Doors
• Turn Off All Fans and Air Conditioning Systems
• Get Your Emergency Supply Kit
IF YOU NEED TO SHELTER-IN-PLACE…IF YOU NEED TO SHELTER-IN-PLACE…
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• Close the Fireplace Damper
• Move to an Interior Room That Has No Windows
• Seal All Cracks Around Doors & Vents With Duct Tape
• Close the Fireplace Damper
• Move to an Interior Room That Has No Windows
• Seal All Cracks Around Doors & Vents With Duct Tape
IF YOU NEED TO SHELTER-IN-PLACE…IF YOU NEED TO SHELTER-IN-PLACE…
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GETTING HELPGETTING HELP
911 and Other Emergency Phone Numbers Including LOCAL Police and Fire.
911 and Other Emergency Phone Numbers Including LOCAL Police and Fire.
911 From a Cell Phone Contacts the Highway Patrol, Not LOCAL Police
911 From a Cell Phone Contacts the Highway Patrol, Not LOCAL Police
Add LOCAL Police Number to Cell PhoneAdd LOCAL Police Number to Cell Phone
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CALLING 9-1-1
• Call 9-1-1 for Emergencies ONLY!– Somebody is hurt and needs help – You see a fire or smell smoke – You see someone breaking the law,
like stealing or hurting another person
• If You Call 9-1-1 by Accident, DON’T HANG UP!
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KNOW YOUR NEIGHBOR
“…Somebody went next door and got the person in the wheelchair out. You need to have that sense of community and neighborhood and people caring for each other.”
-Dr. Jonathan Fielding, Director of Public Health and Health Officer - LA Times 9/28/05
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MYTH/FACT
MYTH• Disasters Bring Out the
Worst in People
FACT• …the majority of people respond
spontaneously and generously.
Dr. Eric Noji, M.D., M.P.H
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NEIGHBORHOOD TIPS
Introduce Yourself and Your Family to Your Neighbor
Get a Map of Your Neighborhood
Talk with Your Neighborhood’s Local Emergency Personnel
Develop a List of Neighbor’s Skills and Special Equipment that Could be Used in an Emergency
Prepare Back Up Plan for Neighborhood Children, Elderly, and Other Special Needs
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NEIGHBORS UNITE
• Prepare a Plan and Work Together
• Reduce Anxiety, Injuries and Property
Damage
• Reduce Secondary Hazards, such as Fires
• Greatly Improve Neighborhood Recovery
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COMMUNITY
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PREPARING TOGETHER
Over 10 Million PeopleOver 10 Million People in Los Angeles Countyin Los Angeles County
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WHAT IS PUBLIC HEALTH DOING?
Regularly Updates www.labt.org with Information and Resources Conducts Drills and ExercisesDevelops Information Messages for the PublicUses an Incident Command SystemContinually Trains Public Health Employees and the Community on Emergency Response
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• Air Testing • Over-the-Counter Medication
Sales • Hospital Volume • Emergency Room Patient
Complaints • Unusual Deaths
WATCHING FOR WATCHING FOR OUT OF THE ORDINARYOUT OF THE ORDINARY
WATCHING FOR WATCHING FOR OUT OF THE ORDINARYOUT OF THE ORDINARY
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BE A HEALTH EMERGENCY VOLUNTEER
• Local Hospital/Shelter• Church/Synagogue/Temple• Neighborhood Watch Program• Local Red Cross• Emergency Drill Exercises
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PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
“FAMILY PLANNING”Click to View PSA
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MORE INFORMATIONMORE INFORMATION
Los Angeles CountyDepartment of Health Services -
Public HealthBioterrorism Preparedness and
Response
(866) 999-LABT (5228)
www.labt.org