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PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT “BE READY” Click to View PSA
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PREPARE TOGETHER Self and Family Neighborhood Community
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FAMILIES FIRST Who Do You Consider FAMILY?
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PREPARE OUR FAMILIES Develop a communication plan Develop an evacuation plan Determine what to put in an emergency supply kit Develop a communication plan Develop an evacuation plan Determine what to put in an emergency supply kit
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FAMILY PLAN Communication School Plans Meeting Places Evacuation Procedures Getting Help Family Roles and Responsibilities Communication School Plans Meeting Places Evacuation Procedures Getting Help Family Roles and Responsibilities
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COMMUNICATION PLANS WORK SCHOOL HOME ON ROAD SHOPPING OUT OF TOWN OUT OF TOWN EVENT
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DETERMINE… Your Family Contact Person Primary Phone Number (Locally) Alternative Phone Number (Out-Of-State) Your Family Contact Person Primary Phone Number (Locally) Alternative Phone Number (Out-Of-State)
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SCHOOL PLANS Know The School’s Plan Keep Contact Information Current Know Authorizations Required To Release A Child Discuss With Your Kids and their Caregivers Know The School’s Plan Keep Contact Information Current Know Authorizations Required To Release A Child Discuss With Your Kids and their Caregivers
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MEETING PLACES Alternate Meeting Locations Discuss When You Would Go There What To Do If You Can’t Get There Alternate Meeting Locations Discuss When You Would Go There What To Do If You Can’t Get There
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MEETING PLACES Outside Your Home Front Yard Neighbor’s Yard Away From Your Home (In case of evacuation) Places of Worship Park School Outside Your Home Front Yard Neighbor’s Yard Away From Your Home (In case of evacuation) Places of Worship Park School
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HOME EVACUATION PROCEDURES
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REGROUPING SPOT
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FAMILY EMERGENCY PLAN
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PRACTICE AND MAINTAIN YOUR FAMILY PLAN At Least Every Six (6) Months: Quiz Kids Conduct Home Drills (Evacuation and Fire) At Least Every Six (6) Months: Quiz Kids Conduct Home Drills (Evacuation and Fire)
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FAMILY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Learn How To Turn Off Utilities Learn How To Use Fire Extinguishers Develop Pet Evacuation Plans Assemble An Emergency Supply Kit Learn How To Turn Off Utilities Learn How To Use Fire Extinguishers Develop Pet Evacuation Plans Assemble An Emergency Supply Kit
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TURNING OFF UTILITIES Appliance Gas Shutoff Valve To turn off the gas at the gas appliance, rotate the valve a quarter turn. Gas Service Shutoff Valve To turn off gas valve, use a 12 to 15 inch adjustable pipe or crescent-type wrench, give the valve a quarter turn in either direction.
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Know Where Your Home's Main Electric Switch is Located To quickly turn off the electric supply to your entire home in case of an emergency. TURNING OFF ELECTRICITY Know How to Reset a Circuit Breaker After turning off or unplugging appliances on the circuit, push the switch firmly to the off position, then back on.
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USING A FIRE EXTINGUISHER P - Pull Pin A - Aim at Base of Fire S - Squeeze Handle S - Sweep Side to Side Using short bursts, 1/2 second to 1 second each
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WHAT IS IN AN EMERGENCY SUPPLY KIT?
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SUPPLIES FOR AT LEAST 3 to 7 Days SUPPLIES FOR AT LEAST 3 to 7 Days
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SIX BASIC ITEMS TO INCLUDE 1. Water 2. Food 3. First Aid Kit 4. Clothing & Bedding 5. Tools & Supplies 6. Specialized Items 1. Water 2. Food 3. First Aid Kit 4. Clothing & Bedding 5. Tools & Supplies 6. Specialized Items
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EMERGENCY KIT * Water - 1 Gallon/ Person Per Day * Food - Canned, Dehydrated, Powdered * Manual Can Opener High-Energy Food Bars Change of Clothes * Water - 1 Gallon/ Person Per Day * Food - Canned, Dehydrated, Powdered * Manual Can Opener High-Energy Food Bars Change of Clothes
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EMERGENCY KIT * Flashlights w/Extra Batteries Waterproof Matches Sturdy Walking Shoes Work Gloves * Flashlights w/Extra Batteries Waterproof Matches Sturdy Walking Shoes Work Gloves
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EMERGENCY KIT Blankets/Sleeping Bags Toilet Paper/Paper Towels * Plastic Trash Bags Hand Sanitizer Blankets/Sleeping Bags Toilet Paper/Paper Towels * Plastic Trash Bags Hand Sanitizer
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EMERGENCY KIT * First-Aid Kit w/ Manual * Portable Battery- Operated Radio w/ Extra Batteries Fire Extinguisher * Medications * Extra Eyeglasses Whistle * First-Aid Kit w/ Manual * Portable Battery- Operated Radio w/ Extra Batteries Fire Extinguisher * Medications * Extra Eyeglasses Whistle
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EMERGENCY KIT Tools : Gas/Water Pipe Wrench, Screwdriver, Crowbar, Duct Tape, Plastic Sheets Rope, Knife Road Maps Tools : Gas/Water Pipe Wrench, Screwdriver, Crowbar, Duct Tape, Plastic Sheets Rope, Knife Road Maps
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EMERGENCY KIT Cash - $10.00 & $20.00 Bills (Or Even $1.00 & $5.00 Bills) * Important Documents (Copies of Insurance, Birth Certificates, etc.) * Pictures of Family Members * Telephone Numbers Cash - $10.00 & $20.00 Bills (Or Even $1.00 & $5.00 Bills) * Important Documents (Copies of Insurance, Birth Certificates, etc.) * Pictures of Family Members * Telephone Numbers
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EMERGENCY KIT * Special Supplies For: Children Elderly Physically Challenged Pets * Special Supplies For: Children Elderly Physically Challenged Pets
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WHERE TO STORE Backpack, Trash Bin, Plastic Bin, etc. Place Somewhere Accessible Quickly Away From Water Heater, Gas Meter, Dryer, etc. Near Exits Backpack, Trash Bin, Plastic Bin, etc. Place Somewhere Accessible Quickly Away From Water Heater, Gas Meter, Dryer, etc. Near Exits
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PREPARING YOUR CAR Keep Gas Tank at Least Half Full Spare Tire Water / Snacks First Aid Kit Fire Extinguisher Reflectors or Flashers Medications Flashlight Keep Gas Tank at Least Half Full Spare Tire Water / Snacks First Aid Kit Fire Extinguisher Reflectors or Flashers Medications Flashlight
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Water Snacks Medications Sturdy Shoes Flashlight Water Snacks Medications Sturdy Shoes Flashlight PERSONAL WORK KIT
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Replace Stored Water and Food In Kits Every Six (6) Months Test Fire Detectors and Recharge Your Fire Extinguisher Replace Stored Water and Food In Kits Every Six (6) Months Test Fire Detectors and Recharge Your Fire Extinguisher SCHEDULE TO CALENDAR
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IF YOU NEED TO EVACUATE… What Do You Want To Take With You?
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IF YOU NEED TO SHELTER-IN-PLACE… IF YOU NEED TO SHELTER-IN-PLACE… A Method to Keep Contaminated Air Out of Your Home
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Close and Lock All Windows and Doors Turn Off All Fans and Air Conditioning Systems Get Your Emergency Supply Kit Close and Lock All Windows and Doors Turn Off All Fans and Air Conditioning Systems Get Your Emergency Supply Kit IF YOU NEED TO SHELTER-IN-PLACE… IF YOU NEED TO SHELTER-IN-PLACE…
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Close the Fireplace Damper Move to an Interior Room That Has No Windows Seal All Cracks Around Doors & Vents With Duct Tape Close the Fireplace Damper Move to an Interior Room That Has No Windows Seal All Cracks Around Doors & Vents With Duct Tape IF YOU NEED TO SHELTER-IN-PLACE… IF YOU NEED TO SHELTER-IN-PLACE…
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GETTING HELP 911 and Other Emergency Phone Numbers Including LOCAL Police and Fire. 911 From a Cell Phone Contacts the Highway Patrol, Not LOCAL Police Add LOCAL Police Number to Cell Phone
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CALLING 9-1-1 Call 9-1-1 for Emergencies ONLY! –S–Somebody is hurt and needs help –Y–You see a fire or smell smoke –Y–You see someone breaking the law, like stealing or hurting another person If You Call 9-1-1 by Accident, DON’T HANG UP!
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KNOW YOUR NEIGHBOR “…Somebody went next door and got the person in the wheelchair out. You need to have that sense of community and neighborhood and people caring for each other.” -Dr. Jonathan Fielding, Director of Public Health and Health Officer - LA Times 9/28/05
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MYTH/FACT MYTH Disasters Bring Out the Worst in People FACT …the majority of people respond spontaneously and generously. Dr. Eric Noji, M.D., M.P.H
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NEIGHBORHOOD TIPS Introduce Yourself and Your Family to Your Neighbor Get a Map of Your Neighborhood Talk with Your Neighborhood’s Local Emergency Personnel Develop a List of Neighbor’s Skills and Special Equipment that Could be Used in an Emergency Prepare Back Up Plan for Neighborhood Children, Elderly, and Other Special Needs
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NEIGHBORS UNITE Prepare a Plan and Work Together Reduce Anxiety, Injuries and Property Damage Reduce Secondary Hazards, such as Fires Greatly Improve Neighborhood Recovery
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COMMUNITY
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PREPARING TOGETHER Over 10 Million People in Los Angeles County in Los Angeles County
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WHAT IS PUBLIC HEALTH DOING? Regularly Updates www.labt.org with Information and Resources Conducts Drills and Exercises Develops Information Messages for the Public Uses an Incident Command System Continually Trains Public Health Employees and the Community on Emergency Response
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Air Testing Over-the-Counter Medication Sales Hospital Volume Emergency Room Patient Complaints Unusual Deaths WATCHING FOR OUT OF THE ORDINARY
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BE A HEALTH EMERGENCY VOLUNTEER Local Hospital/Shelter Church/Synagogue/Temple Neighborhood Watch Program Local Red Cross Emergency Drill Exercises
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PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT “FAMILY PLANNING” Click to View PSA
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MORE INFORMATION Los Angeles County Department of Health Services - Public Health Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response (866) 999-LABT (5228) www.labt.org
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