Home Emergency Preparedness Workbook Pandion LLC

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Home Emergency Preparedness Plan Workbook

Family: _________________________

Date: ___________________________

Pandion LLC, Simsbury, Connecticut


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We live in interesting times. The attacks in New York in 2001, the hurricanes on theGulf Coast, and wildfires in California point out that we can not avoid disasters. We

need to prepare for them.

First and foremost, preparing for emergencies is a mental exercise. You prepare by

understanding the risks and what you can do now to lessen their impact. Once you arethinking in that way, you may want to start acquiring things that you may need. Thinkand plan first, and then act. All the tools and supplies are of no use to you, if you do not

have any idea why you may need them.

A quick review of the internet, and you will see that a lot of emergency management forindividuals assumes an apocalyptic event, and one that you address by both buying things

and retreating to the needs of just you and your family. I do not believe you prepare for

emergencies by buying things you think you may need. I believe emergencies are bestprepared for as communities.

We live in a rich and resourceful country, but each family needs to take responsibility foritself to the greatest extent it can. For many situations, a family can take care of itself

with no help from others and in some situations, a family will need help from others;

government, charities, and neighbors.

There are many risks facing families; natural, technological or man-made. Families can

prepare for the characteristics that are common to all risks, and coordinate with outside

help to address those aspects beyond the wherewithal of individuals and families.

This book is designed to help American families work develop their own emergencyplan. The mere fact of doing this will help them face future events with the certainty they

can help make their own circumstances and not be helpless victims.

The book is broken down into six sections;

1. Introduction to Emergenciesa. What you should look out for

2. The Four Phases of Emergenciesa. How to manage your familys response to hazards

3. Identifying and Assessing Risks Specific to your Familys situationa. Figuring out what you need to be concerned about

4. Mitigating Risksa. Avoiding the problem

5. Planning for Risksa. Making sure you are ready for hazards

6. Documenting a Plana. Get a plan down on paper so you do not have to remember all this at once

The goal of this workbook is to provide families with the chance to learn about various

risks, and prepare for them. Education and preparation will give you the tools you needto face any emergency.


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1. Introduction to EmergenciesThere are natural, technological, and man-made hazards. Each one has its own set of

challenges, but many of the challenges are the same. Part of the work a family should do

is figure out what hazards about which they should be concerned. A family in New

England will want to think about winter weather problems, and less about earthquakes. Afamily in southern California will want to think about earthquakes and wildfires.

Natural Hazards

These are the biggest hazards facing families and the most probable. It is nature that has

the most variety of challenges. Depending upon where you live, you should be more

concerned about some hazards.

Floods

Severe Weather; hurricanes, winter weather, tornadoes, heat.

Fire; home or wildfire

Earthquake

TsunamiMudslide

Drought

Disease

Technological Hazards

We have come to depend on technology for a superb lifestyle, but it comes with its own

set of risks. Knowledge of how all the technology can go wrong would require more

detail than a household needs. However, one should keep in mind some basic potential

hazards.

Household Chemicals

Hazardous Materials

Industrial Accidents

Power Failures

Nuclear Power Plant radiological accident

Man Made Hazards

The events of the past couple years have made this category what people often think

about when it comes to emergency preparedness. These are important, but know that

they have a low probability.

Chemical weapons

Terrorism

Nuclear or radiological attack

One emergency may spawn another; e.g. a flood may cause hazardous materials to be

turned loose. Families must learn that any emergency will require similar actions, and

this book is geared to help you figure out what to do. Focus on the hazards with the high

probability, and you will be better prepared for the more severe situations that are less

probable to occur.


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2. The Four Phases of Emergency Management

Emergency preparedness is a process, and not a task to be done once and forgotten until

some unfortunate event. Performing specific actions, like storing batteries and a radio, is

a good start. Real preparedness comes from knowing what, why, how and when to

prepare for emergencies. There is a process that emergency managers use to prepare and it has four phases.

A family should go through the four phases, and this work book is geared to help you

through them. The four phases are:

1. Mitigation Figuring out what hazards you may face, and doing what you can toavoid them or lessen their effects.

2. Preparation Understand what you have to do, make a plan, and exercise thatplan to ensure everyone knows what to do.

3. Respond When an emergency happens, do what you need to do to keep you andothers safe.4. Recovery Getting your family back to normal, and incorporating the lessonsyou learned dealing with a hazard.

The next part of the workbook will walk you through the four phases, and help you

document what you decide about hazards facing you, ensure you have a plan to deal with

those hazards, and provide a reference document for emergencies.

The government has recently changed their planning to focus on three phases: Prepare,

respond and recovery. Within each of these three are many subsections. I believe that

mitigation requires its own stress, and so I keep with a four phase emergency planning

perspective.


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3. Identifying and Assessing Risks

When you first start looking to prepare for emergencies, risks can seem pretty

intimidating. Some people will prefer not to even think about them. Others may take

preparations to extremes by attempting to prepare for any and all risks. The best initial

response is somewhere in the middle.

The first step is to identify what hazards and risks you and your family could face. Then,

look at them and think of the probability of a hazard actually happening, and finally theeffect that actual risk could have on your family.

When you start to identify hazards, you come to some basic truths the biggest risksyour family faces are ones easy to mitigate. These are fires, household chemicals, and

common illnesses. If you take concrete steps to address these few, you are way ahead of

most people and well on your way to position your family for other hazards.

Some hazards are easy to identify. If you live in Florida, you will be correct to puthurricanes on your list. A family in Connecticut may be better served to think about ice

storms. If you live near a nuclear plant, you will want to think about radiation. For allthe attention the media pays to some hazards, e.g. tsunamis, one must take a pragmatic

and measured approach to determining what hazards could show up in your

neighborhood.

A good resource to determine the probable hazards your family may face is your local

government. Your town or county should have an emergency manager part of whose jobis to identify and assess risks. You should contact them directly. If you can not find your

local emergency preparedness office, then your state government most certainly has anemergency management office. See appendix 1 for a list of state emergency management

contacts and use them to determine where you can find some help.

Now is the time to start to think about preparedness as it applies directly to your family.

On the next page list the hazards you face in your community. Also put down a

probability of low, medium or high to help you understand what the most importantpotential hazards are. There is no right or wrong but when you are done you should be

feel you have a good grasp of what hazards your family may face.

Here are some things to think about when you identify hazards you may face.

What weather does your part of the country experience?

Do you live in an industrial area, or close to highways or railroads? That may meanpotential exposure to hazardous materials.

What hazards does your state or local emergency manager suggest you prepare for?


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__________ Family Emergency Management Plan

Identification of Hazards

Natural Hazards Technology Hazards Man-Made Hazards1. Illness M 1. Fire M 1.

2. 2. HouseholdChemicals

2.

3. 3. 3.

4. 4. 4.

5. 5. 5.

6. 6. 6.

7 7 7

8. 8. 8.

9. 9. 9.

Probability: High, Medium, Low

There are no right or wrong answers. The key is to start to understand what you may

face, and begin the mental exercise to prepare.


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4. Mitigating Risks

We have based our plan on four phases to preparing for emergencies. The first is

mitigation; knowing what you may face and then working to obviate it or lessen its

impact prior to its occurrence.

Each hazard you just identified that you may face has its own risk, and each risk has its

own mitigation measure. By addressing them, your family lessens its risk. Mitigation

can be an action you take, or something you learn. Learning about risks can take the fearand paralysis out of the equation.

Knowledge and action can drive out fear.

In the appendix are sheets on specific emergencies and their related risks. They have

risk-specific actions you can take. As smart as it is to address hazard specific risks, thefirst thing to do to is to take actions that will benefit the family across a variety of

hazards.

Look at the hazards you identified, and ensure you work through each so you know whatyou must face.

There are several hazards everyone will have to face, and those are filled out but room isleft for you to include your own ideas. Behind these common hazards of fire, personal

illness, and household chemicals are blanks to fill in other potential hazards in your

location. Refer to the appendix for detail on hazards.


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Hazard: ______Fire______________________

Initial Warning: Whenand how will you know about this

risk?

Smoke or smoke alarm;

Overall Impact on the

Community: Does thisaffect just you or the entire

community?

Major impact on you, but little on the community.

Consequences-damage, casualties:What can you expect and how willthis affect you?

Expense and effort to shelter family before new housing isobtained or repairs made. Loss of property and chance of burns.

Emotional upheaval at loss.

Needed Actions andResources - Including

Mitigation efforts:What can you do to avoid this?

Mitigation:

Maintain house clean and free of flammablematerial. Educate your family on how to avoid fires and plan

for each room to have two exits. Sketch your house plan and

each exit, and practice each with the family. Have fire

extinguishers for use in the kitchen. Maintain electricalsystem in good working order. Maintain smoke alarms

throughout your house.

Response: What do you needto do after it happens?

Action: Get out of your house in the case of fire. Do the

emergency exit as you have practiced. Have the family meet at

a specific location safely distant from your house. Call 911.

Location of Smoke Detector Date Battery Changed


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Hazard: ______Fire_(Continued)_____________________In case of fire, all family members must leave house without taking time to gather

belongings. Families should designate who has primary care for pets.

Sketch of First Floor/Apartment and Exit Routes

Sketch of Second Floor Exit Routes

Family Meeting Place once clear of house: _________________________________

Pet Family Member Responsible


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Hazard: ___Personal Illness________________


risk?

Dependent on your own health and what you know about it.



community?

Illness will have little impact outside your home, but it will be a

real concern.


Dependent on what illness and how it affects you.



Mitigation: Maintaining your health as best you can withexercise, rest, proper food, and proper habits. Maintain

personal hygiene and appropriate vaccinations. Maintain

appropriate stocks of medicines and any needed supplies.

.


Action: Seek and follow the advice of health care professionals.


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Hazard: ___Household Chemical____________________


risk?

A look around your house can give you all the warning you

need. Know that medicines are a hazard if used or storedimproperly.



community?

Could be significant depending upon the chemical.


Dependent upon the chemical; poisoning, burns, suffocation,fire.

Needed Actions and

Resources - IncludingMitigation efforts:What can you do to avoid this?

Mitigation: Remove the chemicals; clean your house and take

advantage of hazardous waste disposal days in your community.

Inventory those you must maintain and know their specific

risks, and how they can be addressed. Stock ipecac or

activated charcoal and use only if instructed by Poison ControlCenter as the wrong treatment can make matters worse. Move

chemicals out of the reach of children and pets, and away from

sources of heat and corrosion.


Action: Call a Poison Control Center 1-800-222-2222

Chemical Location Risk Treatment

Paint/thinner Flammable, Poison

Cleaning products

Prescription Drugs Poison Ipecac


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Hazard: _________________________________

Initial Warning: Whenand how will you know about thisrisk?Overall Impact on the

Community: Does this

affect just you or the entirecommunity?Consequences-

damage, casualties:What can you expect and how will

this affect you?

Needed Actions and


What do you need to do after ithappens?

Mitigation:


Action:


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Hazard: _________________________________





this affect you?

Needed Actions and



Mitigation:


Action:


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Hazard: _________________________________





this affect you?

Needed Actions and



Mitigation:


Action:


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Hazard: _________________________________





this affect you?

Needed Actions and



Mitigation:


Action:


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Hazard: _________________________________





this affect you?

Needed Actions and



Mitigation:


Action:


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5. Planning For Risks

A lot of people will spend time planning for specific risks or hazards but a smarter start

is to plan for certain actions you will want to do regardless of the risk you face. Oncethose basics are taken care of, then it makes sense to plan for specific risks.

Basic needs are what you plan for; food, shelter, clothing all the stuff you have to dowhether there is an emergency or not. However, an emergency has its own set of

challenges. Power may be interrupted, roads may be closed so it will take some

preparation to make do until things return to normal.

Professional emergency managers will plan according to what they call Emergency

Support Functions or ESFs for short. FEMA currently plans for fifteen ESFs, and they

relate to tasks that will be common to any emergency. For each ESF, they havedesignated a particular branch of the government as responsible. For instance, ESF#1 is

Transportation, and the lead agency is the Department of Transportation. ESF #5 is

Emergency Management, and FEMA owns that.

Families can plan along the same lines. The ESFs that the government plans for are not

what a family should do exactly but there are parallels. The ESFs currently used for

planning by FEMA are included for your reference as appendix.

Here are the basic family ESFs to plan for; we will work through each later to build your

actual emergency plan.

1. Awareness and PlanningYour plan is best kept as a document and everyone in the family should know what is in

it and where it is kept. Plans will be good reference documents, and you will want to

refer to them. In addition, a family needs to keep current on the emergency situation.Emergencies, and the response to them, evolve. You want to plan for keeping in touch

with the news. This plan is your first step in awareness and planning.

2. CommunicationA family will need to plan for all members to communicate in the face of an emergency;

and that should be coordinated with a rallying point. You will want to have a primary

plan, but also a secondary, should it be necessary. Knowing where your family is willsave you from anxiety and wasted energy.

3. TransportationWhat transportation needs does your family have? Probably, the main concern for

transportation are first, how does everyone get home or to a safe area in the event of an

emergency. Second, how should you plan to evacuate if it comes to that, and wheremight you go?

4. Food and Shelter


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Most people will want to stay home during emergencies; and with some work you will beable to do just that as long as it is safe. For instance, you will probably not be safe

staying in your house in low-lying areas near the ocean if a hurricane is approaching.

Home will be just the place in other emergencies, where government authorities desirepeople to stay off the main roads. To stay at home, you will have to plan for your food,

shelter, water, and power needs.

5. Resources Emergency KitRemember that preparing for emergencies is not just about things you purchase. First

and foremost it is about what you think about lessening risk and what you learn about

responding. Still, you will want to get some basic resources together to help you with anemergency.

6. Health and MedicineVarious risks can lead to wounds or disease. Often emergencies are just about

maintaining your familys health and wellbeing during the period of an emergency. Your

plan should cover both aspects.

7. PetsYour pets will need to be cared for as part of your emergency management plan. This is

not only important for their own sake, but to ensure that you and your family do not haveto expose yourselves to any unnecessary to care for a pet in the midst of an emergency.

No matter what type of emergency your family is faced with, the above items arecommon to any plan.


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6. Emergency Plan Documentation

The time to plan for emergencies is before they happen. The pages that follow give you

the templates to complete your own familys emergency plan. The goal here is not just to

fill out these sheets; this is the time to engage your entire family with emergency

planning. Take the time to ensure that they know why a plan is necessary.

Emergency Management Plan - ______________ Family

Address: ___________________

City: ___________________ State: _____ Zip Code: __________

Date First Documented: __________________

Many plans are made and then they sit on a shelf. Your familys plan should be a living

document and should be reviewed regularly.

Dates Plan was reviewed:

__________________

__________________

__________________

__________________

__________________

__________________

__________________

__________________

__________________

__________________


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Awareness and Planning

_________________ Family Emergency Plan Date: _________________

Government Emergency Management

Your local, county and state should all have emergency plans, and many are on the web.

You will want to look at them for two reasons. First, they can be a great source of

information for planning identifying risks, hazards, and mitigation strategies. Second,

you will want to know how they plan on getting information to you and what their actionsmay be in the event of an emergency.

Do not make the mistake of thinking some government entity will provide for all your

needs, immediately, in an emergency. You will have to provide you and your family a

level of capability. You will need to know how your individual efforts can marry up with

those of government.

The responsibility to deal with emergencies proceeds from local governments, to county,

to state, and then to Federal agencies. Successful response happens when government

entities work together to identify hazards and mitigate risks before an emergency, so they

are able to better able respond when it is needed. Some states have lots of experienceworking together, like California with firefighting. Others are constrained by the political

inability to work across levels of government. The response to Katrina spotlighted some

poor coordination between government entities.

The lesson for individual families is to decide if their particular region has the ability to

work together. One can gauge this not by listening to what governments say, but how

they act. Are there actual written plans for emergencies? Are roles for various

government entities spelled out? Most important, have there been recent exercises

practicing responses and what were the lessons learned? If your governments can not

answer these questions with facts about actions, working up your own emergency plan

will work to your longer term advantage in an emergency. Check the dates of your

government plans many were done years ago and exist only as a document on a shelf.

Research who is responsible for emergency management in your area, and reach out to

them. Find out what they suggest you do in an emergency, and plan accordingly.

US Government : Federal Emergency Management Agency

FEMA, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, has the responsibility for

coordinating various agencies of the US government to respond to emergencies. They

are not tasked with ensuring your individual lives are not impacted by emergencies. The

task for families is to understand how FEMA may work with your local and state

governments.

Awareness and Planning Page 1 of 4


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Local: What Do your local Authorities

Mayor: __________________ for family emergency planning?

Emergency Manager: _________________

Address:

Phone Number:

Web Address: www.______________

State: What Do your State Authorities

Department: __________________ for family emergency planning?

Emergency Manager: _________________

Address:

Phone Number:

Web Address: www.______________

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

FEMA had regional offices to oversee operations across the country. You can determine

which FEMA region is responsible for your state at the web address below.

FEMA Region Address:

Phone Number:

Web Address: www.fema.gov

www.ready.gov

The FEMA website is a great source for information on planning, mitigation and

response.



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You will want to document what you have learned from local, state and federal websites

information that will help you to stay informed.

Official Information What are the sources to which the government uses in your area:

Radio Stations:

Television Stations:

Internet:

Text messaging services:


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Phone Numbers: In addition to the ones above:

REMEMBER: DIAL 911 IN EMERGENCIES

Poison Control Center: 1-800-222-2222

Physicians

1)____________________________ _________________ ________________Name Phone Number Email



Local Hospital

____________________________ _________________ ________________Name Phone Number Email

Local Police Department


Local Fire Department


Veterinarian


Place a copy of this completed document in your first aid kit.



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Communication Plan


Name Cell Phone

Number

Email Address Work Phone Number

Primary Rallying Point Where the family should work to meet up in case of an

emergency causing disruption. Home is a good place.

Who is in charge? __________________

Address: ___________________


Secondary Rallying Point Is there a second place to meet should the primary place not

work or is not safe?

What place? ________________________

Address: ___________________


Out of Area Contact

It is wise to have someone who is not in the area, who all family members know to call to

check in should they not make it home and if they can not communicate directly with the

family. This out of area contact can help facilitate communication.

Who is it? ___________________________ Relationship? _________________

Address: ___________________


Phone Number: _________________ Email Address: ________________

Cell Phone: __________________

What to do?

In case of an emergency, all family members should go to the primary rallying point if

able, but not if it is dangerous. All should call in to the family member in charge at that

rallying point. If unable to reach anyone at the rallying point, the family member should

call the Out of Area Contact


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Communication Plan


Evacuation: A family may be able to plan for a place to which they can evacuate should

the situation require and allow it. More often than not, it is best to stay at home but in

case, but a vacation home or a relative may be a viable option.

The place where the family should evacuate is:

What place? ________________________

Address: ___________________



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Transportation Plan


Proper planning will help you to stay at home during an emergency. Home is often the

best place not just for peace of mind but also for security. Evacuation is a possibility, and

something to do when recommended by authorities. A family must know and prepare its

options beforehand.

Secondary TransportationVehicle:__________________

Tag #: ___________________

Fuel Capacity: ___________gallons

Estimated Range: _________miles

Primary Driver: ___________

Fuel Status: ____________ Date: ________

Registration: ____________

Fire Extinguisher: Y/N First Aid Kit: Y

Flashlight: Y/N Spare Tire: Y/N

Maps: Y/N GPS: : Y/N

Maintenance Status:

Primary TransportationVehicle:__________________

Tag #: ___________________




Fuel Status: ____________ Date: ________


Fire Extinguisher: Y/N First Aid Kit: Y/N



Maintenance Status:

Additional Vehicles:

Vehicle:__________________

Tag #: ___________________




Fuel Status: ____________ Date: ________


Fire Extinguisher: Y/N First Aid Kit: Y



Maintenance Status:

Vehicle:__________________

Tag #: ___________________




Fuel Status: ____________ Date: ________


Fire Extinguisher: Y/N First Aid Kit: Y/N



Maintenance Status:


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Transportation Plan


Public Transportation:

What types may be made available for evacuation? Has anything been pre-designated by

local, county or state government? These questions are best answered by referring to

your local or state emergency managers website.

Mode of evacuation transportation:

Designated Points of Departure:


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Food and Shelter Plan


Food and Shelter are the next critical items for which to plan in an emergency. Families

must plan on making their own way in the midst of an emergency for several days.

FEMA speaks of having enough food and water for three days but that is not a

guarantee that any government agency will be present to look after all your needs within

three days.

Water:

Water is critical for survival in the short term. Needs of individuals will vary, but the

average person needs two to three quarts of water to drink daily. Heat, illness, and other

factors may increase that need. Plan on at least one gallon per person per day.

You may not be able to count on your public water supply, so it is best to store water

against an emergency. If you have notice of an impending situation, you should fill other

containers while you have water.

Food:A food supply separate from daily living needs is preferred for emergencies if one can

afford it. The best solution is to store canned and dried food which does not need

refrigeration. Relying on food that is in a refrigerator or freezer means relying on the

power to run those appliances.

Think about all that is needed for food preparation. You may want to dedicate specific

pots and utensils for your emergency supplies. Remember also that sanitation is no less

critical during emergencies so you should also store soap, cleaning supplies and

sanitation supplies, e.g. plastic garbage bags.

Shelter.

Ones own house is the best place to shelter as long as the government has not ordered

an evacuation. It may be cold and dark due to lack of electricity, but it can still provide

shelter. You must also recognize that your home may be damaged, possibly to the point

it can no longer be used. Basic repair materials, e.g. plastic sheeting, tools, etc. are valid

to retain, and so are alternatives like tents or tarps.

Keep in mind the need for sleeping; blankets, mats, and sleeping bags are to be stored

against the need for greater warmth than a bed provides, or in the case of the need to

evacuate.

For all food, water, and shelter material remember to store it in a place and in such a way

that it is accessible and not subject to flood waters.

Remember that pets need food, shelter, and water also.


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Water Stowage:

Location: ____________ Date Stowed: ____________

Expiration Date _______________

Food StorageIt is prudent to inventory the food you store for emergencies, and when, so that it can be

replaced when shelf life is reached.

Food Item Quantity Location Expiration

Date

Water Purification

tablets

Plastic Garbage bags

Cooking Utensils

Pot - Large

Pan

Dish soap

Number of

Gallons to

be stored

One Gallon

of Water

1

Number of

days to

plan for

Number of

People in

the

household


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Date


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ShelterItem Quantity Location

Sleeping Bag

Sleeping mat

BlanketsGround cloth(plastic)

Tarp

Tent

Cots


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Resource Plan


Resources beyond food and shelter must be considered. The extent one family can go

purchasing and stockpiling various resources is limited only by imagination and money.

The main thing to remember is that emergency preparedness is not an inventory of things,

but knowledge of risks and what to do about them.

In the food and Shelter section, you worked up what you need for water, food, and

shelter. Now is the time to think of what else you will need.

Before thinking of what you may need, it is a good idea to document what you have. A

room by room inventory of what you have is needed. Such an inventory, accompanied

by photograph evidence, will make insurance claims and loss

There are basics for any emergency, and those are listed on the inventory below.

Additional gear will depend upon what hazards your can expect to face.

Emergency Item Quantity Location ExpirationDate

Home Inventory

Flashlight

Extra Batteries

Radio(battery

powered)

Smoke Alarms


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Resource Plan


Emergency Item Quantity Location Expiration

Date


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Health and Medicine Plan


There is first and foremost a need for a first aid kit. All families should have one and

know how to perform first aid. One for the house and one for each vehicle. They each

should include a blanket. The blanket is used to treat for shock, and if you do not know

how or why to do that, then you need more instruction on first aid. The Red Cross

provides training, and has some publications also. A tried and true document remains theFirst Aid merit badge pamphlet from the Boy Scouts.

The next step is to document all the medicine, prescription and non-prescription, and

ensure that you have a supply ready. The severity of illness in your family may require

more specific items, e.g. oxygen or monitors, and more detailed planning to ensure

proper care is maintained.

Health and Medicine

Item

Quantity Location Expiration or

Inventory Date

Home First Aid Kit

REMEMBER: DIAL 911 IN EMERGENCIES

Poison Control Center: 1-800-222-2222

Physicians




Local Hospital



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Health and Medicine Plan


Detailing the specifics of each member of your family will be helpful. It forces you to

think through what you need to do, and it also provides documentation for others in case

they need to know because of absence or incapacitation of those who are the regular

caregivers.

Family Member: ____________

Known Allergies: Health Status Care Regimen

Critical Equipment: Status and Use Dietary Restrictions: Alternative site for Care:








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Pets Plan


Pets need to be attended to in emergencies. They have the same needs as people.

Water:

You will need to figure out how much each of your pets drinks daily, and store that

amount of water. You will need supplies separate from your families.

Food:

An emergency food supply for pets, separate from daily uses, is just as important as that

for people. You will know how much your pet needs.

Shelter.

You will want to ensure you count your pets into the equation when you plan for shelter

Water Stowage:

Location: ____________ Date Stowed: ____________

Expiration Date _______________

Food StorageStowing food in strong and waterproof containers will help to ensure the food is around

when needed.


Date

ShelterItem Quantity Location

Crate - DogCrate - Cat

Crate - Other

Mats

Blankets

Ground cloth(plastic)

Tarp

Number of

Gallons to

be stored

Daily

Water Use

in Gallons

Number of

days to

plan for

Number of

Pets in the

household

_________


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Pets Plan


Tent

Veterinarian



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List of Appendices

A. Government ReferencesOnline listings of government emergency management websites; state and federal.

B. First Aid KitsSuggested contents and inventory sheetsC. Government Emergency Support FunctionsFederal government high level responsibilities

D. Hazard Specific InformationWeb references for hazard information

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Appendix A State and Federal Government References

The Federal government has, with the National Response Framework, designated which

functions are necessary in emergencies and assigned specific agencies to coordinate. A

family plan will address the functions in a family centric way. Seeing how the Federal

government plans to react is necessary. In an extended emergency, a family will need toknow when and where they can expect government assistance as their individual capacity

is either exhausted or superseded by the severity of the emergency.

Federal Government Emergency Management Agencies

http://www.fema.gov

This FEMA site is the place to start for any government information on emergencies.

Every federal, and many state agencies, will have emergency management information

somewhere on their website.

National Response Framework(NRF):

This used to be called the National Response Plan, but the Plan was judged to be less aplan and more a Framework. In addition, the NRF is supposed to include

improvements made over the last couple years.

This site below is a good place to start.

http://www.fema.gov/emergency/nrf/index.htm

Listing of State Emergency Management Agencies

FEMA keeps an updated list of State agencies at

http://www.fema.gov/about/contact/statedr.shtm
http://www.fema.gov/http://www.fema.gov/http://www.fema.gov/emergency/nrf/index.htmhttp://www.fema.gov/emergency/nrf/index.htmhttp://www.fema.gov/about/contact/statedr.shtmhttp://www.fema.gov/about/contact/statedr.shtmhttp://www.fema.gov/about/contact/statedr.shtmhttp://www.fema.gov/emergency/nrf/index.htmhttp://www.fema.gov/


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Appendix B First Aid Kits

First aid kits are required in several locations. As with everything in preparedness, the

answer is not in things but in knowledge. Take a Red Cross first aid course so that you

will know why you have what in your kit, and how it is to be used. At the very least, read

and study first aid. Military service manuals, Red Cross publications, and the Boy ScoutFirst Aid Merit Badge book are potential resources.

The contents of a first aid kit vary by location; a kit for a car may have less than a kit athome. There are many commercially available kits. I have always built my own, and

kept a current inventory. As with your emergency plan, first aid kits are something that

you use continually. A common error is to buy or make a kit, use it without thinking toreplenish, and then finding it incomplete when you need it most. This is especially true

when children are informed about first aid, which is always a smart idea.

Dedicate a waterproof container and a specific location for your first aid kits.

Keep a list of your medical provider, insurance, and emergency contact information

in your kit.

Remember your paper and pencil in emergencies you will want to document what

you do and when you do it.

When you travel, check your first aid kits within your baggage. The scissors, tubes

and vials can upset security. Bring a simple kit with you.


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FIRST AID KITS

Suggested

Quantity

Home #1Location:

Home #2Location:

Home #3Location:

Home Locati

Bandages and Dressings

Adhesive bandages in several shapes andsizes Various

Adhesive tape - 1 roll, 1 (waterproof, if possible)

Steri-Strips: (skin closure) 1 pkg

Ace Bandage (elastic): 4 inch roll. 1

Absorbent compress dressings (5 x 9

inches) 2

Non-Adhesive Dressing VariousGauze Pads - (3 x 3 inches) 5

Gauze Pads - (4 x 4 inches) 5

Gauze rolls (1/2 to 2 inches wide) Various

Gauze, Self adhering 2. 1



Eye Pad - Sterile 3

Triangular Bandage / Sling 2

Moleskin or Molefoam (prevent blisters) Package

QuikClot - clotting agent for bleeding 2

Wound TreatmentAntibiotic ointment packets

(approximately 1 gram) 5

Alcohol wipes 5

Antiseptic wipes 5

Hand Towels - 3 3

Hydrogen peroxide Small Bottle

Mild liquid soap (avoid antibacterial anddeodorant soaps) 2-4oz Small Bottle

Cotton balls 5

Cotton swabs 5

Eye wash(i.e. Visine, Clear eyes) Small vialMedications/ointments/repellents

OTC pain meds [Aspirin, Tylenol,

Ibuprofen] bring several types 20

Antacid tabs 20

Throat lozenges 10

Pepto-Bismol tabs, 24. 24


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FIRST AID KITS(continued)

Suggested

Quantity

Home #1

Location:

Home #2

Location:

Home #3

Location:

Home

Locati

Decongestant spray Small Bottle

Childrens and infants non-aspirin liquid pain reliever (acetaminophen) Small Bottle

Diarrhea medication

Sugar or glucose solution (ex: diabetes) As needed

Antihistamine (allergies) - 25mgdiphenhydramine Package

Antibacterial cream Tube

Antibiotic ointment Tube

Hydrocortisone cream (1%) packets Tube

Calamine lotion Small Bottle

Sunscreen SPF #15 or greater 3-4 oz. Tube

Lip Balm with sunscreen, 1 tube. TubeActivated Charcoal (poisoning

emergencies) Package

Oral Re-hydration Packets, 2

Re-hydration fluids, such as Pedialyte, totreat infant diarrhea As needed

Insect repellent, 2-4 oz. (child safe) Small Bottle

Snakebite kit As needed

Tools/accessories

Gloves Disposable - 2 pair 2 Pair

Thermometer (young children - include

both oral and rectal thermometers) 1Tweezers 1 Pair

Safety Pins - 5 5

Scissors Blunt/Sharp 1 1

Face mask for CPR 1

Length of surgical tubing for constricting band

Other

First aid guide

Paper & pencil

Your list of emergency phone numbers

Heat Pack 1

Ice Pack 1

Heating pad 1

Blanket 1

Flashlight and extra batteries

Water purification tabs, 1 bottle: Small Bottle

Petroleum jelly Tube


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Appendix C Emergency Support Functions

The Federal government has, with the National Response Framework, designated which

functions are necessary in emergencies and assigned specific agencies to coordinate. A

family plan will address the functions in a family centric way. Seeing how the Federal

government plans to react is necessary. In an extended emergency, a family will need toknow when and where they can expect government assistance as their individual capacity

is either exhausted or superseded by the severity of the emergency.


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ScopeESF

ation/airspace management and controlESF #1 Transportationnsportation safety

toration/recovery of transportation infras

vement restrictions

mage and impact assessment

rdination with telecommunications and information

industriesESF #2 Communications

toration and repair of telecommunications infrastruc

tection, restoration, and sustainment of national cybe

information technology resources

rsight of communications within the Federal incide

management and response structures

astructure protection and emergency repairESF #3 Public Works and Engineeringastructure restoration

ineering services and construction managementrgency contracting support for life-saving and life-

services

rdination of Federal firefighting activitiesESF #4 Firefightingport to wildland, rural, and urban firefighting opera

Emergency Support Function and

Coordination Agency Scope of ResponsibilityESF #1 Transportation

Department of Transportation

Aviation/airspace management and control.

Transportation safety.

Restoration/recovery of transportation infrastructure.Movement restrictions Damage and impact assessment.

ESF #2 Communications Coordination with telecommunications and information technology industries.


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Appendix D Hazard Specific References

As part of every households emergency plan, a family needs to identify and give a rough

priority on each hazard they face. Sections 3 and 4 started on that with basic hazards,

their characteristics, what you can expect, and what you can do both before experiencing

and when faced with that hazard.

There are many sources of information on hazards. Before you go into them in detail,

make certain you realistically lay out what hazards you believe you will face. It is easy to

become overwhelmed with the types and increments of hazards. Becoming overwhelmed

is to be avoided. Remember that being prepared with the basics will cover you to a great

degree for all hazards.

Get educated on the hazards, but do not get upset or frightened.

The best place to get basic information on the hazards you may face is on the FEMA

website.http://www.fema.gov/hazard/index.shtm

It is recommended that you study and transcribe the information you find pertinent to

your own plan. You will want the hard copy, and just printing the stuff out does not help

you learn about the hazard.

Remember you can use the format in Section 4 replicated on the next page.
http://www.fema.gov/hazard/index.shtmhttp://www.fema.gov/hazard/index.shtmhttp://www.fema.gov/hazard/index.shtm


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Hazard: _________________________________


risk?



community?

Consequences-


this affect you?



What do you need to do after it

happens?

Mitigation:


Action:


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