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A PREPAREDNESS ACTION PLAN FOR THE FAMILY Developing a family emergency plan is each family member responsibility. The following information should help you develop a plan of action. 1. Discuss individual duties, evacuation plans, etc. Rehearse the plan on a regular basis, making sure the serious intent of the exercise is understood. Going through the plan Process itself may help you to respond calmly during an emergence. 2. Discuss a escape Route with each Person in your own family unit, identifying main and secondary routes as well, Finding a safe area is the key to surviving as well as having the basic supplies and reinforcing the knowledge that it would take for all your family members to succeed.
Notice:Femma because of Katrina has now increased the amount of food and water stored from 72 hour to no less than 3 weeks on there emergency preparedness list. Have on hand the following emergency supplies: Flashlights with spare batteries. Always keep a flashlight close by your bed. Candles and matches should be available, but should be stored in a safe place and used only when it is certain that no gas leaks or other flammable substances are present. Portable commercial radio with spare batteries A commercial band AM/FM radio will be your best source of information. First Aid Kit. Familiarize yourself with first aid procedures. Have a first aid book such as Standard First Aid & Personal Safety by the American Red Cross. Contact the health unit for information on how to put together a useful first aid kit. Fire extinguishers. Keep a fire extinguisher handy for small fires. Some extinguishers are good for only certain types of fires: electrical, grease, or gas. The Embassy supplied Class C extinguisher is designed to be used safely on any type of fire: paper/wood, electrical or gas.
Food: Keep a supply of non-perishable food on hand. Have a sufficient supply of canned or dehydrated food, powdered milk, and canned juices to last for more than 3 weeks. Dried cereals, fruits, and non-salted nuts are a good source of nutrition.
Emergency water. This is extremely important since water mains may be broken and delivery trucks may not be able to deliver water due to debris filled streets. Maintain a minimum of five days supply of bottled water per person in your residence. Estimate two gallons of bottled water per day per family member. Periodically replace stored water supply to keep it fresh. Water purification tablets can be essential and are a small storage item. Obtain plastic water storage containers or other means of portable water storage. Consider obtaining several hand pumps for removing waste from cisterns are pulling water from swimming pools, creeks and lakes where water isavailable. -
Charcoal grill and charcoal. If you have frozen meat and vegetables in the freezer, be prepared to start cooking these within 24 hours if you can keep them covered to keep them cold that may prolong the spoilage. Special items. Have at least a week’s supply are more of any medications and special foods.
Sanitation Supplies this one is in important if you don't keep stuff clean and out of your living area you will get sick – Toilet tissue, plastic bags, anti-bacterial soap, buckets, and powdered chlorine or lime for emergency sanitation purposes.
Tools– Wrenches, hammers, pliers, shovels, screwdrivers, plastic sheeting, Axe and a pry bar, ladders, heavy gloves, rope and wire. Have a pipe wrench and an adjustable wrench available are for turning off and on gas and water mains as well as plastic tubing that holds up for stilling gasoline.
Fuel – If your house is equipped with a generator, keep the fuel tank full. Cash – Banks may be closed for some time.
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