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Getting Ready For An Emergency
Developed by: Maine Department of Health and Human Services, OACPDS
Adult Developmental Services FMI: [email protected] (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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