Getting Ready For An Emergency Developed by: Maine Department of Health and Human Services, OACPDS...

Getting Ready For An Emergency

Developed by: Maine Department of Health and Human Services, OACPDS

Adult Developmental Services FMI: Laurie.Kimball@Maine.Gov (July 2007)

Presented by: Jeff Sheen & Nonie Lancaster

Introductions

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What Is An Emergency?

EMERGENCY

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What Can Happen in A Storm?

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What Can Happen if You Lose Heat or Electricity?

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FIND OUT WHAT THE EMERGENCY MIGHT BE LIKE

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How Would You Learn About An Emergency?

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AN EMERGENCY MIGHT MAKE YOU FEEL STRESSED

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Be Prepared

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How Can You Be Sure You Have Extra Medicine?

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Information in Writing

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ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST Adapted from The American Red Cross

Check Each Item You Use. Describe and List Supplier Information.

Glasses Ostomy Supplies

Eating Utensils Wheelchair (Power)

Grooming / Dressing Devices Wheelchair (Manual)

Writing Equipment Walker

Hearing Equipment Cane / Crutches

Oxygen (Flow Rate:_________) Suction Equipment

Dentures Dialsysis Equipment

Monitors Urinary Supplies

Sanitary Supplies Other

Other Other

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EVACUATION? DO I STAY OR DO I GO?

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Who Needs to Know?

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IF I LEAVE,WHERE DO I GO?

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If I Leave - Have a Go Bag

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Who Can Help?

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2-1-1 Bringing people and services together...

WHAT ABOUT MY PET

Make Plans for Pet Care

Go Bag for your Pet

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GETTING READY

For an Emergency

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Contact Information

Jeff Sheen- (435) 797-8113

jeffs@cpd2.usu.edu