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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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Share Your Skills
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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
SOURCE: FEMA: “ARE YOU READY?” AN IN-DEPTH GUIDE TO CITIZEN’S PREPAREDNESS. AUGUST 2004PAGE 4
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Non-Prescription and Prescription Medicine Kit Supplies
Supplies Home (√) Vehicle (√) Work (√)
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
Sanitation and Hygiene 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
SOURCE: FEMA: “ARE YOU READY?” AN IN-DEPTH GUIDE TO CITIZEN’S PREPAREDNESS. AUGUST 2004
Equipment and Tools
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Clothes and Bedding Supplies
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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
SOURCE: FEMA: “ARE YOU READY?” AN IN-DEPTH GUIDE TO CITIZEN’S PREPAREDNESS. AUGUST 2004
Food and Water Supplies
Food and Water
Supplies Home (√) Vehicle (√) Work (√)
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
Powdered milk
Clothes and Bedding Supplies
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Documents and Keys
Make sure you keep these items in a watertight container
Item Stored (√)
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
SOURCE: FEMA: “ARE YOU READY?” AN IN-DEPTH GUIDE TO CITIZEN’S PREPAREDNESS. AUGUST 2004
Documents and Keys
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SOURCE: FEMA: “ARE YOU READY?” AN IN-DEPTH GUIDE TO CITIZEN’S PREPAREDNESS. AUGUST 2004
Family Communications Plan
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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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