Emergency Action Plan Template Page 15
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Collect drinking water in appropriate containers.
Once a hurricane warning has been issued:
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Be ready to evacuate as directed by the Emergency Coordinator and/or
the designated official.
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Leave areas that might be affected by storm tide or stream flooding.
During a hurricane:
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Remain indoors and consider the following:
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Small interior rooms on the lowest floor and without windows,
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Hallways on the lowest floor away from doors and windows, and
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Rooms constructed with reinforced concrete, brick, or block with no
windows.
Blizzard:
If indoors:
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Stay calm and await instructions from the Emergency Coordinator or the
designated official.
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Stay indoors!
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If there is no heat:
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Close off unneeded rooms or areas.
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Stuff towels or rags in cracks under doors.
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Cover windows at night.
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Eat and drink. Food provides the body with energy and heat. Fluids
prevent dehydration.
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Wear layers of loose-fitting, light-weight, warm clothing, if available.
If outdoors:
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Find a dry shelter. Cover all exposed parts of the body.
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If shelter is not available:
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Prepare a lean-to, wind break, or snow cave for protection from
the wind.
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Build a fire for heat and to attract attention. Place rocks around the
fire to absorb and reflect heat.
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Do not eat snow. It will lower your body temperature. Melt it first.
If stranded in a car or truck:
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Stay in the vehicle!
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Run the motor about ten minutes each hour. Open the windows a little for
fresh air to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning. Make
sure the exhaust pipe is not blocked.
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Make yourself visible to rescuers.
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Turn on the dome light at night when running the engine.
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Tie a colored cloth to your antenna or door.
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Raise the hood after the snow stops falling.
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Exercise to keep blood circulating and to keep warm.
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