URBAN PREPAREDNESS (HOME ALONE)

Before Tragedy Hits

We are told to check smoke detector batteries and have fire extinguishers in key places such as garage, kitchen and bathrooms. What about it?

Do all members of the family know where utility shut offs are and how to turn them off? Are tools for these jobs readily available?

Do you have a fire escape plan?

Do children know the smell of propane and natural gas?

Can deadbolt locks be opened from inside without a key?

Has a meeting place been discussed if returning home is not an option?

So, where is that First Aid Kit?

Have local police and fire department numbers programmed into phones, especially cell phones. 911 may be overloaded.

During sleep you are most vulnerable. Have a flashlight and shoes next to your bed. Glasses should be placed in the same place next to your bed every night. If you wear contacts, a pair of glasses should be at hand as you may not have time to put them in.

NOTE: In times of disaster you may not think properly or quickly. You will only do what you have practiced!

Know your community and who you can trust! Protection? Who do you share with?

How many days will you plan to prepare for? _____ Number of people in home? ______

The Prepared Home

Most people will never leave their home during a disaster, but will choose to ride out the situation at home. What items should the prepared home have? Many items listed below may be in your Bug Out Bag. There is no reason to duplicate these items, only know where they are without much thought.
Flashlights in convenient places
Extra batteries for all battery operated equipment
Candles
Matches and/or lighters
Duct tape and clear plastic sheeting (4mil or better) for windows
Battery powered radio
Generator and fuel
Oil lamps (Only burn ultra pure oil indoors)
Water supply (discussed later)
Food supply (discussed later
Two Way radios
Phone which works off phone jack only
Pet food
Basic tool set
First Aid kit
Extra blankets or sleeping bags
Police/Fire scanner
BBQ grill and fuel or charcoal
Chainsaw, fuel and oil
Can opener (non-electric)

The Sky is Falling (When practice becomes reality)

Whether it be a hurricane, earthquake, terrorism or Chicken Little yelling in the front yard, your first moves are critical.

Remember to :
C. Calm Down!
L. Look Around
A. Access the situation
P. Plan then act

Go or stay?

Where are family members? Pets?

Utilities? Shut off or leave on?

Neighbors disabled or in need of assistance?

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