Emergency Preparedness For high-English comprehension refugees
and asylees
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Vocabulary Hazard Debris Power Outage Shelter
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Hazards in Montgomery County Floods Tornadoes
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Thunderstorms & Lightning Hurricanes (Cyclones)
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Terrorism & Man-Made Hazards
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If there is a flood: Never drive or walk across flooded
roadways.
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If there is a tornado: Hide in a basement or on the lowest
floor of a building Do not stand near windows. Debris can cause
serious injuries.
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If there is a thunder & lightning storm: If indoors, stay
away from windows If you are outside, seek shelter inside.
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If there is a Hurricane Watch/Warning: Stay inside. Prepare for
power outages & flooding Make sure your emergency kit is ready
Listen to alerts from the county
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Terrorism If you SEE something, SAY something.
1-800-492-TIPS
Electricity During storms, electricity may go out. Do not touch
power lines. Call 311 to report downed power lines. People can help
you in your native language.
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WILDFIRE Januar y Februar y MarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptem
ber Octobe r Novem ber Decem ber FLOOD TORNADO HURRICANE WILDFIRE
DROUGHT WINTER STORM BIOLOGICAL, TECHNOLOGICAL, AND TERRORISM
WINTERSPRINGSUMMERAUTUMN
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If the is a BIG emergency Call 911 for: a fire OR your life is
in danger The Police & Fire Department will help you.
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To Be Emergency Prepared: 1- Stay Informed 2- Make a Plan 3-
Make a Kit
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Stay Informed- Alert Montgomery In the event of an emergency,
the county will send important alerts and updates directly to
county residents if they have an Alert Montgomery account.
https://alert.montgomerycountymd.gov
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Messages sent to your email or cell phone.
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Choose which Alerts you would like. You can pick as many as you
want.
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Our Website
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Facebook
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Make a Plan A written plan should include: What to prepare for
Whom to contact (in-town and out-of-town) Where to meet Whether to
stay or go (shelter in place or evacuate) What to do
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Make a Kit An emergency kit should include supplies to survive
for 72 hours Water Food Clothes and shoes Can opener Radio and
batteries Flashlight and batteries First aid kit Medication Hygiene
items Important documents
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Community Preparedness Identify a support network and establish
relationships with friends and neighbors. In emergency situations
or power outages, check in with neighbors to make sure they are
safe.