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Personal and Professional Preparedness
Workshop will provide:
• Awareness in Preparation• Resources to Stay Informed• Information on Family
Emergency Planning• Ideas to assemble an
Emergency Supply Kit• Ideas to assemble a School
Emergency Supply Kit
Super Storm Sandy October 2013
Snow Storm – October 30, 2011
Hurricane IreneAugust 28, 2011
Allentown Gas ExplosionFebruary 9, 2011
New Tripoli TornadoJuly 14, 2010
Dieruff High School Tornado
(September 6, 2008)
I-78 VALENTINE’S DAY SNOW STORM (2007)
Residents are prepared when they are:
• Informed• Make a Plan• Assemble a Kit• Get Involved
Get Informed!
www.ready.gov
American Red American Red CrossCross
www.redcross.orgwww.redcross.org
Department ofDepartment ofHomeland Homeland SecuritySecurity
www.dhs.govwww.dhs.gov
Federal EmergencyFederal EmergencyManagement AgencyManagement Agency
www.fema.govwww.fema.gov
National Oceanic &National Oceanic &Atmospheric AdministrationAtmospheric Administration
www.noaa.govwww.noaa.gov
Lehigh.alertpa.org
AlertPAhttps://alert.pa.gov
Warning Systems
• Emergency Alert System (EAS)
• NOAA Weather Radio
• Lehigh County Alert
• Alert PA
Make a Family Disaster Plan
Family Disaster Plan
• Knowing the protective measures for specific hazards
• Recognizing warning systems and signals
• Evacuating from a disaster area• Incorporating community, school,
and other plans• Identifying escape routes
Escape Routes
Family Disaster Plan
• Completing a family communications plan
• Shutting off utilities• Obtaining appropriate
insurance• Preparing for special needs• Caring for animals• Learning safety skills
Family Communications Plan
• Out-of-state contacts• Vital information about each
family member• Where to go in an emergency• Additional information• Practice the plan with your
entire family regularly.
Assemble Disaster Supply Kit
Disaster Supply Kit
• Build an emergency supply kit that includes enough supplies for each family member for three days.
• Remember to check your kit every six months.
Disaster Supply Kit
There are six basics you should stock for your home, car or workplace in case of an emergency:
• Water• Food• First Aid Supplies• Clothing and Bedding• Tools and Emergency Supplies• Special Items for Medical Conditions
School Emergency Supplies
When evaluating your school emergency supplies, it is helpful to simplify the task by taking the “3-10-3” approach to make sure you have the correct and adequate supplies.
3 - The Three Basic Response Scenarios
• Evacuation• Lockdown• Shelter/Protection
10 – The Ten Basic Survival Needs
1. Water2. Food3. Breathing Protection4. Light5. Communication6. Warmth7. Shelter8. First Aid9. Tools10.Sanitation/Hygiene
3 – The Three Key School Areas & Service
• School Admin & Safety Services
• School Health & Medical Services
• School Facilities
Questions and Answers
For further details or information on preparedness or training:
Tanya Hook
Lehigh County EMA
640 W Hamilton Street, 8th Floor
Allentown, PA 18101
(610) 782-4600
MaryEllen Shiels
Allentown Health Bureau
245 N 6th Street
Allentown, PA 18102
