Disaster Preparedness “Gearing Up for Safety” Neighbor to Neighbor Event 2/7/2015

WHAT IS A DISASTER?

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Earthquakes To Seattle 4

Earthquakes

Flooding and Winter Storms Both the Green River and Cedar River come down into Renton basin, carrying run-off from the mountains. Winter storms can trap communities in their homes for days. Do YOU have enough to spend 5 days comfortably in your home? 6

FIRE Each year, fire kills more Americans than all natural disasters combined. How to prepare: Smoke alarms—check them often Practice an escape plan Know where the closest fire extinguisher is 7

What can YOU do about it?

HOW TO BE PREPARED Be aware Have a plan Make a ‘kit’ Be involved

The Basics: 1 GALLON PER PERSON PER DAY OF WATER FOOD FOR 5+ DAYS FIRST AID KIT FLASHLIGHT/ light source 12

Documents in a sealed bag Comfortable shoes Reserve medicine Toilet paper NOAA/other radio Pet supplies Jackets Blankets CA$H Beyond the basics: 13

BUILDING A KIT: GOT $20 IN YOUR POCKET? Utility KnifeDollar Tree$.36 Radio Walgreens$.81 WhistleDollar Tree$.19 Food (3 days) Walmart$6.50 Water (1 Gallon)Dollar Tree$1 Basic First Aid KitDollar Tree$1.10 Pencils (2) / PaperDollar Tree$.64 Leather GlovesWalmart$2.17 Waterproof MatchesWalmart$.52 FlashlightDollar Tree$1.10 AA Batteries (2)Dollar Tree$.27 Survival BlanketWalmart$3.17 Backpack / BagGoodwill$2.20 Total:$20.03 What: Where:Price: Please Note: The City of Renton does not endorse specific companies. This list is provided as a reference of what we found and where we found it. You may have the same, or even better, results with these or other stores.

CERT: Community Emergency Response Team Get Involved 15

GET INVOLVED REPA—Renton Emergency Preparedness Academy Speakers Bureau—become a liaison from your community COAD—Community Organizations Active In Disaster RECS—Renton Emergency Communication Service; amateur radio licensing

NEXT STEPS… Talk over your plan with your family Grab out of state contact cards for your family Start collecting what you have in your home to make your kit Contact Jillian if you want to set up a presentation for your neighborhood or business Sign up for CERT!

QUESTIONS? Mindi Mattson Jillian Edge