On June 11, 2011 the Tri Community CERT provided assistance to the Mayfield Village Police and Fire Departments at the 50's Cruise Night. We presented disaster preparedness information at our booth, and displayed a 3 Day Kit. Do you have one? Are you prepared in event of an emergency situation wherein you could not leave your home for 3 days? Here are photos from our booth. The 3 Day Kit is in the plastic tub. The supply list we distributed is below the pictures. We also presented this information at the Mayfield Village fireworks on July 2, 2011.
The information we distributed on June 11, 2011 (posted 6/18/11)
Emergency Supply List
Recommended Items to Include in a Basic Emergency Supply Kit:
Water, one gallon of water per person per day for at least three days, for drinking and sanitation
Food, at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food
Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert and extrabatteries for both
Flashlight and extra batteries
First aid kit
Whistle to signal for help
Dust mask, to help filter contaminated air and plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter-in-place
Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation
Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
Can opener for food (if kit contains canned food)
Local maps
Cell phone with chargersAdditional Items to Consider Adding to an Emergency Supply Kit:
Prescription medications and glasses
Infant formula and diapers
Pet food and extra water for your pet
Important family documents such as copies of insurance policies, identification and bank accountrecords in a waterproof, portable container
Cash or traveler's checks and change
Emergency reference material such as a first aid book or information from www.ready.gov
Sleeping bag or warm blanket for each person. Consider additional bedding if you live in a coldweatherclimate.
Complete change of clothing including a long sleeved shirt, long pants and sturdy shoes. Consideradditional clothing if you live in a cold-weather climate.
Household chlorine bleach and medicine dropper -- When diluted nine parts water to one partbleach, bleach can be used as a disinfectant. Or in an emergency, you can use it to treat water by using
16 drops of regular household liquid bleach per gallon of water. Do not use scented, color safe or
bleaches with added cleaners.
Fire Extinguisher
Matches in a waterproof container
Feminine supplies and personal hygiene items
Mess kits, paper cups, plates and plastic utensils, paper towels
Paper and pencil
Books, games, puzzles or other activities for childrenDisaster Preparedness
Through its Ready Campaign, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security educates and empowers
Americans to take some simple steps to prepare for and respond to potential emergencies, including
natural disasters and terrorist attacks. Ready asks individuals to do three key things: get an emergency
supply kit, make a family emergency plan, and be informed about the different types of emergencies
that could occur and their appropriate responses.
All Americans should have some basic supplies on hand in order to survive for at least three days if an
emergency occurs. This is a listing of some basic items that every emergency supply kit should include.
However, it is important that individuals review this list and consider where they live and the unique
needs of their family in order to create an emergency supply kit that will meet these needs. Individuals
should also consider having at least two emergency supply kits, one full kit at home and smaller
portable kits in their workplace, vehicle or other places they spend time.
- And, here is news from Citizens Corps relating to the recent storms and the importance of being prepared with a home emergency kit (posted 5/1/11)
This Citizen Corps Notice is provided by FEMA's Individual & Community Preparedness Division to highlight community preparedness and resilience resources and activities recently announced by federal agencies and Citizen Corps partners.
Recent Tornadoes Emphasize Importance of Preparedness
Over the past few weeks our country has been devastated by violent tornadoes. Our thoughts are with those affected by these catastrophic disasters. Peak tornado season in the southern states is March through May; in the northern states, it is late spring through early summer but it’s important for all Americans to know what to do if they are near a tornado-prone region. Here are a few basic steps to prepare for this type of emergency:
• Get a Kit. Create an emergency kit including but not limited to items such as bottled water, non-perishable food, battery-powered (or crank) radio, flashlights, and extra batteries. Keep this kit stored in a safe place and don’t forget important documents. Collect phone numbers of family members, banks, insurance companies, etc with your emergency kit.
• Have a plan. Before the tornado occurs, have a plan that allows communication with your family and identifies a safe and secure shelter location. If you do not have a storm cellar, take cover in the basement. If you are in an apartment, move to a hallway or if possible move to a hallway on the lowest level of the building. Avoid windows, doors, and vehicles.
• Know the facts about tornadoes. Be on alert for signs of a tornado which can include strong winds and a possibility of precipitation. Tornadoes typically pick up debris and form a visible cloud in the shape of a funnel.
• Listen to your local weather forecast. Updated information will be available if a tornado could strike in your area. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) also has weather updates available.
Visit FEMA’s website for information on how to plan and prepare for emergencies. Contact your local Citizen Corps Council for additional resources and how to get involved in your community.
Other FEMA Resources to consider:
See news release from FEMA: http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=54544
Also see:
http://blog.fema.gov/
http://twitter.com/#!/fema
http://www.youtube.com/user/FEMA?blend=1&ob=5
