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BUILD A KITBUILD A KIT

MAKE A PLANMAKE A PLAN

BE INFORMEDBE INFORMED

Disaster can strike quickly without any warning

You and your family may have to

•Evacuate•Be confined where you are

Prepare ahead of time!

Everyone needs a plan – for their whole family

•What to do•Where to go•Who to contact


Anticipate what can happen so you can better prepare


What types of disasters can happen in our area?

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Types of Disasters1.1. EarthquakeEarthquake

2.2. FireFire

3.3. Flood / TsunamiFlood / Tsunami

4.4. Hazardous Material Spill or LeakageHazardous Material Spill or Leakage

5.5. ThunderstormThunderstorm

6.6. TerrorismTerrorism

7.7. Health PandemicHealth Pandemic

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Disasters can occur at any time!

Think about it

How might a disaster impact our lives?

What can we expect?

Be Red Cross ReadyDisrupted communicationsRoad, bridge closuresNo public transportationNo waterNo electricityNo gasEmergency services overloadedFacilities closedInjury, loss of lifeProperty damage/lossSeparation of families


MAKE MAKE A PLANA PLAN

Why do I need a plan?

• To help me stay alive– 15 minutes to think about my hazards and

options

• To help me stay in touch– 5 minutes to set up contacts


Know The PlanKnow The Plan

•Choose an Choose an OUT-OF-AREAOUT-OF-AREA contact contact

•Record the Information-copy to Record the Information-copy to each family membereach family member

•Be Patient-Communication Be Patient-Communication systems will be overloadedsystems will be overloaded



•Choose Choose 22 Meeting Places Meeting Places

Right outside your Right outside your homehome

Outside of your Outside of your neighborhoodneighborhood



• Know Know two ways out two ways out of your communityof your community

• Keep gas in your car in case you have to leaveKeep gas in your car in case you have to leave

• Leave immediatelyLeave immediately – things can be replaced – things can be replaced



•Include your Include your petspets in your plan in your plan

•Know the plans of places where Know the plans of places where you and your loved ones spend you and your loved ones spend time such as a time such as a workplace, workplace, children’s schoolchildren’s school, etc., etc.



Finally, Finally, ReviewReview and and PracticePractice your your plan with all members of your plan with all members of your familyfamily

Emergency Emergency contact card contact card for each for each member of the familymember of the family


BUILD BUILD A KITA KIT


• Prepare ahead of time!

• Keep one at home, at your job and in your car.

• Place kit in an easily accessible place.

You should prepare a collection of emergency supplies grouped together for convenient, urgent access if you have to evacuate quickly.


Water

• This is the most important item in your kit. • It is recommended to store at least one

gallon per person per day for drinking and washing. Store as much as possible.

• Your body needs more water when it’s under stress.

A disaster kit should include:

WaterWater


Water Food

• Plastic bags help to organize and save space. • Long-lived dry and packaged foods work best, like

granola bars. • Avoid foods that need cooking. • Check expiration dates and replace supplies as needed.• Avoid Salt


Food-3 daysFood-3 days


Water Food Flashlight

• Keep batteries removed from your flashlights to make them last longer.

• There are types of flashlights with cranks or alternative power sources.


FlashlightFlashlight


• Keep batteries removed from your radios to make them last longer.

• There are types with cranks or alternative power sources.

• Local radio stations for emergencies: 740 AM, 810 AM, 88.5 FM


RadioRadio Water Food Flashlight First Aid Kit Radio


• You may not get professional attention right away so know how to use your supplies.


First AidFirst AidKitKit

Water Food Flashlight First Aid Kit


Water Food Flashlight First Aid Kit Radio Clothing

• Include an old pair of sturdy, comfortable, closed-toed shoes to protect your feet and leather work gloves to protect your hands.

• Also include warm clothing, raincoats, and a blanket.


ClothingClothing


Water Food Flashlight First Aid Kit Radio Clothing Medications

• Prescriptions cannot be refilled after a major disaster.

• Your doctor can give you an extra refill if you request it for emergencies

• At a minimum, keep a list of medications in your kit.


Prescription Prescription MedicationsMedications


Water Food Flashlight First Aid Kit Radio Clothing Medications Cash & Coins

• ATMs and banks are not usually working after a major disaster. Pay phones might be the only phones still operating.

• Have small bills and coins. You don’t want to pay $20 for a loaf of bread!


Cash & Cash & CoinsCoins


Water Food Flashlight First Aid Kit Radio Clothing Medications Cash & Coins Sanitary Supplies

• Include trash bags for garbage, toilet paper, a towel, feminine products, travel-sized bathroom items like toothpaste and soap.


SanitarySanitarySuppliesSupplies


Water Food Flashlight First Aid Kit Radio Clothing Medications Cash & Coins Sanitary Supplies Important Papers


Important Important PapersPapers

• Store copies of anything that cannot be easily replaced: birth certificates, proof of insurance, immigration paperwork, social security cards, etc. in a plastic bag.

• Put copies on a flash drive and send it to an out-of-town friend or relative.

Out-of-region Contact


Water Food Flashlight First Aid Kit Radio Clothing Medications Cash & Coins Sanitary Supplies Important Papers Contact Info. & a Map


Contact Info. & Contact Info. & a Mapa Map

• Imagine life without online maps, freeways, or contacts from your phone.

• Physically write important numbers down!

Out-of-Area contact



BE BE INFORMEDINFORMED


Be InformedBe Informed• Plan what to do for various types of disastersPlan what to do for various types of disasters• Bay Area radio stations 740 AM, 810 AM and 88.5 FM will report Bay Area radio stations 740 AM, 810 AM and 88.5 FM will report

accurate information and give instructions.accurate information and give instructions.

Other ways to stay informed:Other ways to stay informed:• TelevisionTelevision• Weather StationWeather Station• InternetInternet• Printed NoticesPrinted Notices• Telephone & Text MessagingTelephone & Text Messaging• Local Emergency Warning SystemLocal Emergency Warning System


Be InformedBe InformedEarthquake Earthquake

• http://www.redcrossbayarea.org/ http://www.redcrossbayarea.org/ Information, supplies and training courses

• http://earthquake.usgs.gov/regional/nca/prepare/http://earthquake.usgs.gov/regional/nca/prepare/ How to prepare yourself and your homeHow to prepare yourself and your home

• http://quake.abag.ca.gov/ http://quake.abag.ca.gov/ Shaking Maps for your Shaking Maps for your areaarea

Wildfire Wildfire • http://www.firewise.org/information/who-is-this-http://www.firewise.org/information/who-is-this-

for/homeowners.aspx for/homeowners.aspx • http://www.readyforwildfire.orghttp://www.readyforwildfire.org/


• Earthquake

• Fire

• Shelter in Place

Be InformedBe Informed


Bay Area Earthquake ImpactBay Area Earthquake Impact• There is a 62% probability of a strong earthquake (over 6.7) hitting There is a 62% probability of a strong earthquake (over 6.7) hitting

San Francisco in the next 30 years caused by the Hayward or San San Francisco in the next 30 years caused by the Hayward or San Andreas fault. Andreas fault.

• In San Francisco, approximately 88,000 units will be destroyed and In San Francisco, approximately 88,000 units will be destroyed and overall 180,000 Bay Area.overall 180,000 Bay Area.

• 660,000 people in the Bay Area will be displaced from their homes 660,000 people in the Bay Area will be displaced from their homes and 330,000 people will have to go to a public shelter.and 330,000 people will have to go to a public shelter.

• Over 12,000 roads in the Bay Area will be closed along with damage Over 12,000 roads in the Bay Area will be closed along with damage to bridges and overpasses.to bridges and overpasses.



IF AN EARTHQUAKEIF AN EARTHQUAKEHAPPENED RIGHT NOW…HAPPENED RIGHT NOW…

What would YOU do?


DuckDuckCoverCover

Hold OnHold On


Why don’t I want to run outside? Why would I want to run inside?


Things to Keep in Mind!Things to Keep in Mind!• During an earthquake, get underneath a table and hold on or go to During an earthquake, get underneath a table and hold on or go to

an inside corner and cover your head. Don’t stand in a doorway.an inside corner and cover your head. Don’t stand in a doorway.

• Avoid injuries AFTER the earthquake: Protect your hands & feet. Avoid injuries AFTER the earthquake: Protect your hands & feet. Beware of aftershocks.Beware of aftershocks.

• Large-scale disasters may render cell phones and the internet Large-scale disasters may render cell phones and the internet useless. Texting may be your best option for communicating with useless. Texting may be your best option for communicating with someone out of the area.someone out of the area.

• Transportation disruptions may prevent you from leaving.Transportation disruptions may prevent you from leaving.

• Plan to take care of yourself for at least Plan to take care of yourself for at least 3 days3 days but it is but it is recommended you have enough supplies for recommended you have enough supplies for 7 days7 days..


Earthquake AftermathEarthquake Aftermath

• You may have no power You may have no power • You may have no heatYou may have no heat• You may have noYou may have no water water • Immediate emergency help may be unavailableImmediate emergency help may be unavailable• You may be unable to contact familyYou may be unable to contact family• Your home may be damaged and you might be unable Your home may be damaged and you might be unable

to return to itto return to it

But you have a plan and you have a kit so you But you have a plan and you have a kit so you and your family and your pets are OKand your family and your pets are OK


Home Fire Safety

• Have working smoke detectors throughout the houseHave working smoke detectors throughout the house• Escape safely if you can. Escape safely if you can. • Know Know two ways out two ways out in case your exit is blocked!in case your exit is blocked!• Feel the door with the back of your hand before Feel the door with the back of your hand before

opening it. If it’s cool, open it slowly.opening it. If it’s cool, open it slowly. • If you must go through smoke, If you must go through smoke, crawl crawl low under the low under the

smoke. smoke. • Once out, stay out!Once out, stay out! Call fire dept. from another place Call fire dept. from another place


Shelter in place

THIS RESPONSE MAY BE NEEDED FOR THIS RESPONSE MAY BE NEEDED FOR CHEMICALCHEMICAL OR OR AIRBORNEAIRBORNE HAZARDS HAZARDS

• Go insideGo inside

• Close windows, doors, other ways air can get Close windows, doors, other ways air can get insideinside

• Listen to radio or TV for informationListen to radio or TV for information


Be AwareOther Red Cross Resources:Other Red Cross Resources:•Tornado Warning and Alert AppTornado Warning and Alert App•Wildfire App Wildfire App •Hurricane AppHurricane App•Earthquake AppEarthquake App•First Aid AppFirst Aid App


Learn Life-Saving Basic SkillsLearn Life-Saving Basic Skills

FIRST AID & CPRFIRST AID & CPR

American Red Cross provides training throughout the Bay AreaAmerican Red Cross provides training throughout the Bay Area

www.redcrossbayarea.org www.redcrossbayarea.org

General Info, PreparednessGeneral Info, Preparedness, First Aid & CPR: (888) 4-HELP-BAYFirst Aid & CPR: (888) 4-HELP-BAY


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MAKE A PLANMAKE A PLAN

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