1. Disaster Preparedness Campmeeting 2014 It’s All in the Bag

2. Homework Discussion  Discussion on 72hr kit  Dilbert says part of his disaster preparedness plan is to turn his computer keyboard over and eat the crumbs that fall out!

3. Why Are Girls So Good At Disaster Preparedness? It’s All In the BAG!BAG!

4. A Different Kind of Bag

5. Evacuation Scenarios

6. Evacuation Be prepared to leave your home if  There is a chemical emergency affecting your area.  Flood water is rising.  A wild land fire is burning near your home.  Your home has been severely damaged.  Local officials tell you to evacuate.

7. Evacuation Plan what to do if you have to evacuate  Decide where you would go and what route you would take to get there. You may choose to go to a hotel/motel, stay with friends or relatives in a safe location or go to an evacuation shelter if necessary.

8. Evacuation Plan what to do if you have to evacuate  Become familiar with alternate routes and other means of transportation out of your area. Choose several destinations in different directions so you have options in an emergency  Do you have maps? GPS? Have you practiced?  Practice evacuating your home twice a year. Drive your planned evacuation route and plot alternate routes on your map in case roads are impassable.  What if you are on vacation?

9. Evacuation Plan what to do if you have to evacuate  Plan ahead for your pets. Keep a phone list of pet-friendly hotels/motels and animal shelters that are along your evacuation routes  Keep gas in your car  If you do not have a car, plan how you will leave if you have to. Make arrangements with family, friends or your local government

10. Evacuation  Grab your Family Emergency Binder and Go Bags  Contact your Out-of-State Contact  Secure your home by closing and locking doors and windows.  Unplug electrical equipment such as radios, televisions and small appliances. Leave freezers and refrigerators plugged in unless there is a risk of flooding. If there is damage to your home and you are instructed to do so, shut off water, gas and electricity before leaving.  Leave a note telling others when you left and where you are going.  Wear sturdy shoes and clothing that provides some protection such as long pants, long-sleeved shirts and a cap.  Check with neighbors who may need a ride

11. Evacuation o Leave early enough to avoid being trapped by severe weather. o Follow recommended evacuation routes. Do not take shortcuts; they may be blocked. o Be alert for road hazards such as washed-out roads or bridges and downed power lines. Do not drive into flooded areas.

12. Evacuation Let Your Family Know You're Safe  If your community has experienced a disaster, register on the American Red Cross Safe and Well website to let your family and friends know you are safe. You may also call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) and select the prompt for "Disaster" to register yourself and your family.Safe and Well website  http://www.redcross.org/find-help/contact- family/register-safe-listing  Keep your OSC up to date

13. Grab-N-Go List http://www.abowlfulloflemons.net/2012/12/my-e- book.html Laminate List. Make extra copies. Structure so each person has a zone. Practice! Practice!

15. EDC  Every Day Carry  Cellphone and charging devices should be included  Flashlight for protection  Tailored to your needs and situations  Canadian Truck driver vs Seattleite  Kids love to get involved

16. Get Home Bag GHB Yellow: ( 1-3 hours) Shoes Water Sunglasses Hat Bandana Poncho Bug spray Sunscreen map Orange: (4-8 hours) Snacks flashlight Whistle Compass Money Water Purification tablets or Filter Straw Multi-tool RED: ( 9-24 hours) Radio Toilet paper Duct tape Fire starter Bivvy Knife Bible MRE

17. Car Kit Water bottles (at least 1 per person) Emergency Food (camping, MRE) Plastic utensils for food Paper towels Tissue Hand sanitizer Diaper wipes Toilet paper Sunscreen First Aid Kit Feminine Hygiene Items Paper/pencils/pen Flashlight and batteries Emergency flares/Glow sticks Duct tape Small tool set Work gloves Boots and Socks Rain ponchos Trash bags Multi- tool Emergency blankets or sleeping bags Hand warmers Whistle Scriptures Candle Matches/lighter Water bladder Bungee cord/rope Jumper cables Tow line (winter: snow shovel, kitty litter)

18.  Sterile gauze pads (3 x 3 inches)  Sterile gauze pads (4 x 4 inches)  absorbent compress dressings (5 x 9 inches)  Kerlix Sterile gauze Rolls  Trauma pads  Band-Aids Assorted sizes (think big)  Tape  Coban adhesive roll  antibiotic ointment  antiseptic solution  aspirin (81 mg each)  Benadryl  Acetaminophen  Ibuprofen  Honey  Alcohol swabs  blanket (space blanket)  breathing barrier  instant cold packs  Non-latex gloves  Hand sanitizer  Tourniquet  Chux pads  Steri strips  Super glue  Moleskin  Scissors/sheers  Ace wrap  SAM splints  Slings  Oral thermometer (extra batteries)  Tweezers  Normal Saline (for irrigation)  Irrigation syringe  Tongue depressors  Cotton-tipped Applicator  First aid instruction booklet FIRST AID KIT

20. OUR MODEL: ACT 1:8 CONCENTRIC CIRCLES OF MINISTRY SELF PREPARED NESS Neighborhood School Church City/County/State volunteerism

21. PREPAREDNESS STARTS WITH YOU SELF PREPARED NESS Neighborhood School Church City/County/State volunteerism

22. THE CORE OF THE SPHERE OF PREPAREDNESS IS YOUR COMMITMENT TO OTHERS Self preparedness launches your ministry to help others. educated prepared informed

23. …AND LO, I AM WITH YOU ALWAYS, EVEN UNTO THE END OF THE WORLD. MATT 28:20 Thank you for coming