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Emergency Preparedness
Checklist
T
he next time disaster
strikes, you may not
have much time to
act. Prepare now for
a sudden emergency.

checklist will help you get
started. Discuss these
ideas with your family, then
prepare an emergency plan.
For additional information
about how to prepare for
hazards in your commu-
nity, contact your local
Post the plan where every- emergency management
Learn how to protect your- one will see iton the or civil defense office
self and cope with disaster refrigerator or bulletin and American Red Cross
by planning ahead. This board. chapter.

Emergency Checklist
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Call Your Emergency Discuss what to do about power Prepare a Disaster
outages and personal injuries.
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or American Red Cross Draw a floor plan of your home.
Assemble supplies you might need in an
Mark two escape routes from each
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Chapter evacuation. Store them in an easy-to-carry

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room. container such as a backpack or duffle bag.
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Find out which disasters could Show family members how to turn
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occur in your area. off the water, gas and electricity at Include:
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Ask how to prepare for each disaster. main switches when necessary. A supply of water (one gallon per
person per day). Store water in
Ask how you would be warned of Post emergency telephone numbers sealed, unbreakable containers.
an emergency. near telephones. Identify the storage date and replace
Learn your communitys Teach children how and when to every six months.
evacuation routes. call 911, police and fire. A supply of non-perishable packaged
Ask about special assistance for or canned food and a non-electric
Instruct household members to turn
can opener.
elderly or disabled persons. on the radio for emergency information.
A change of clothing, rain gear and
Also... Pick one out-of-state and one local sturdy shoes.
Ask your workplace about friend or relative for family members Blankets or sleeping bags.
emergency plans. to call if separated during a disaster
(it is often easier to call out-of-state
A first aid kit and prescription
Learn about emergency plans for medications.
your childrens school or day care than within the affected area).
An extra pair of glasses.
center. Teach children your out-of-state A battery-powered radio, flashlight
contacts phone numbers. and plenty of extra batteries.
Create an Emergency Pick two emergency meeting places. Credit cards and cash.
Plan 1) A place near your home in case An extra set of car keys.
of a fire.
Meet with household members to 2) A place outside your neighbor-
A list of family physicians.
discuss the dangers of fire, severe hood in case you cannot return A list of important family informa-
weather, earthquakes and other tion; the style and serial number of
home after a disaster.
emergencies. Explain how to medical devices such as pacemakers.
respond to each. Take a basic first aid and CPR class. Special items for infants, elderly or
Find the safe spots in your home Keep family records in a water and disabled family members.
for each type of disaster. fire-proof container.
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Emergency Plan Escape Plan

Out-of-State Contact n a fire or other emergency, you

Name
City
I may need to evacuate your house,
apartment or mobile home on a
moments notice. You should be
ready to get out fast.
Telephone (Day) (Evening) Develop an escape plan by drawing a floor
plan of your residence. Using a black or blue
pen, show the location of doors, windows,
Local Contact stairways, and large furniture. Indicate the
Name location of emergency supplies (Disaster
Supplies Kit), fire extinguishers, smoke
Telephone (Day) (Evening) detectors, collapsible ladders, first aid kits
and utility shut off points. Next, use a
colored pen to draw a broken line charting
Nearest Relative at least two escape routes from each room.
Name Finally, mark a place outside of the home
where household members should meet in
City case of fire.
Be sure to include important points outside
Telephone (Day) (Evening)
such as garages, patios, stairways,
elevators, driveways and porches. If your
Family Work Numbers home has more than two floors, use an
additional sheet of paper. Practice
Father Mother emergency evacuation drills with all
household members at least two times
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each year.
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Emergency Telephone Numbers

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In a life threatening emergency, dial 911 or the local emergency medical services system number
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Example:
Fire Department
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Floor one
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Hospital

Family Physicians
Name Telephone

Name Telephone

Name Telephone

Reunion Locations
1. Right outside your home

2. Away from the neighborhood, in case you cannot return home

Address
Telephone
Route to try first
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Floor Plan
Floor One

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Floor Two
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Normal Exit Route Disaster Supplies Kit Stairways

Emergency Exit Routes Doors Utility Shut Off
Fire Extinguisher Collapsible Ladder Windows
Smoke Detectors Reunion Location (Outside) First Aid Kit
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Home Hazard Hunt
In a disaster, ordinary items in the home
can cause injury and damage. Anything
that can move, fall, break or cause a fire
is a potential hazard.
Repair defective electrical wiring
and leaky gas connections.
Fasten shelves securely and brace
overhead light fixtures.
Place large, heavy objects on lower
shelves.
Hang pictures and mirrors away
from beds.
Strap water heater to wall studs.
Repair cracks in ceilings or
foundations.
Store weed killers, pesticides and
flammable products away from
heat sources.
Place oily polishing rags or waste in
covered metal cans.
Clean and repair chimneys, flue
pipes, vent connectors and gas vents.
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If You Need to Evacuate
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Listen to a battery powered radio for
the location of emergency shelters.
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Information in this brochure was developed by the Federal Emergency Management Agencys Community
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and Family Preparedness Program and the American Red Cross Community Disaster Education Program.
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Wear protective clothing and
sturdy shoes.
Take your Disaster Supplies Kit.
Fire Safety
Lock your house.
Use travel routes specified by local
officials.
If you are sure you have time .. .
Shut off water, gas and electricity, if
instructed to do so.
Let others know when you left and
where you are going.
Make arrangements for pets. Animals
may not be allowed in public shelters.
Prepare an
Emergency Car Kit
Include:
Battery powered radio, flashlight and
extra batteries
Blanket
Booster cables
Fire extinguisher (5 lb., A-B-C type)
First aid kit and manual
Bottled water and non-perishable high
energy foods such as granola bars,
raisins and peanut butter
www.denver-redcross.org
303.722.7474
Maps, Shovel, Flares
Tire repair kit and pump
Plan two escape routes out of each
room.
Practice fire drills at least twice a year.
Teach family members to stay low to
the ground when escaping from a fire.
Teach family members never to open
doors that are hot. In a fire, feel the
bottom of the door with the palm of
your hand. If it is hot, do not open
the door. Find another way out.
Install smoke detectors on every level
of your home. Clean and test them
at least once a month. Change
batteries at least once a year.
Keep a whistle in each bedroom to
awaken household in case of fire.
Check electrical outlets. Do not
overload outlets.
Purchase and learn how to use a fire
extinguisher (5 lb., A-B-C type).
Have a collapsible ladder on each
upper floor of your house.
Consider installing home sprinklers.