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4EmergencyPreparednessChecklist_pg4.pdf
EmergencyPreparednessChecklist_pg4.pdf
10/13/2006
10/13/2006
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Home Hazard Hunt
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Maps, Shovel, Flares
Wear protective clothing and
sturdy shoes.
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In a disaster, ordinary items in the home
Tire repair kit and pump
can cause injury and damage. Anything
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Take your Disaster Supplies Kit.
Fire Safety
that can move, fall, break or cause a fire
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Lock your house.
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is a potential hazard.
Plan two escape routes out of each
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Use travel routes specified by local
room.
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Repair defective electrical wiring
officials.
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Practice fire drills at least twice a year.
and leaky gas connections.
If you are sure you have time .. .
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Fasten shelves securely and brace
Teach family members to stay low to
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Shut off water, gas and electricity, if
overhead light fixtures.
the ground when escaping from a fire.
instructed to do so.
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Place large, heavy objects on lower
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Teach family members never to open
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Let others know when you left and
shelves.
doors that are hot. In a fire, feel the
where you are going.
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Hang pictures and mirrors away
bottom of the door with the palm of
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Make arrangements for pets. Animals
from beds.
your hand. If it is hot, do not open
may not be allowed in public shelters.
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the door. Find another way out.
Strap water heater to wall studs.
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Repair cracks in ceilings or
Install smoke detectors on every level
Prepare an
foundations.
of your home. Clean and test them
Emergency Car Kit
at least once a month. Change
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Store weed killers, pesticides and
batteries at least once a year.
flammable products away from
Include:
heat sources.
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Keep a whistle in each bedroom to
Battery powered radio, flashlight and
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Place oily polishing rags or waste in
awaken household in case of fire.
extra batteries
covered metal cans.
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Blanket
Check electrical outlets. Do not
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Clean and repair chimneys, flue
overload outlets.
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Booster cables
pipes, vent connectors and gas vents.
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Purchase and learn how to use a fire
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Fire extinguisher (5 lb., A-B-C type)
extinguisher (5 lb., A-B-C type).
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If You Need to Evacuate
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First aid kit and manual
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Have a collapsible ladder on each
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Listen to a battery powered radio for
Bottled water and non-perishable high
upper floor of your house.
the location of emergency shelters.
energy foods such as granola bars,
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Consider installing home sprinklers.
Follow instructions of local officials.
raisins and peanut butter
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Information in this brochure was developed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Community
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and Family Preparedness Program and the American Red Cross Community Disaster Education Program.
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303.722.7474
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