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Emergency Preparedness

Emergency Preparedness. Newtown Health District Newtown Fire Marshal’s Office Newtown Emergency Management. Basics of Emergency Preparedness. Educate Yourselves & Your Family Create Emergency Plans Make Emergency Supply Kits Planning For Special Needs. Educate Yourself & Your Family.

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Emergency Preparedness

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  1. Emergency Preparedness Newtown Health District Newtown Fire Marshal’s Office Newtown Emergency Management

  2. Basics of Emergency Preparedness • Educate Yourselves & Your Family • Create Emergency Plans • Make Emergency Supply Kits • Planning For Special Needs

  3. Educate Yourself & Your Family • Know your surroundings • Dangerous weather conditions • Evacuation routes • Nearby hazards • Have a place to go • Friends or family members house out of the danger area • Learn your disaster plan • If there is a disaster plan at your business or community, know how to use it

  4. Create An Emergency Communications Plan • Know area of shelter • Inside and outside of home • Identify evacuation routes • How will you get there • Identify a meeting place • A place to meet with your family or friends • Include information on keeping your pets safe • Know the plan & Communicate It

  5. Emergency Supply Kits • You should have on hand: • 3-day Supply of Water • More if during a hot summer month or for pets • Food (non-perishable) for 3 days • Non electric cooking tools (plastic utensils, hand can opener, etc.) • Paper Towels, Toilet Paper and Soap • Battery Powered Radio & Flashlight • Extra Batteries • Blankets and Pillows • First Aid Kit • Pet Care Items • Extra Set of Keys

  6. Emergency Supply Kits MAKE SURE YOU CHECK YOUR KITS AND UPDATE AND REFRESH THEM REGULARLY!

  7. Special Needs • Discuss Plan with home health aides • Teach others how to use equipment • Label your equipment • Tell people where you keep your supplies • Create a support network of people to help you • Wear medical alert tags • Keep extra medications on hand

  8. Medical Information Cards • Have a list of your medications • Include your allergies • Have a list of your medical problems • Ask your primary doctor for a list • Include a list of your doctors • Keep important papers with you • Keep your medical insurance card and any other important papers with you (i.e. Living Will) • List Emergency Contacts

  9. What Should I Do In An Emergency Is Declared? • Remain Calm & Patient • Listen for instructions or updates from officials • Code Red System • Use 911 only for emergency purposes • DO NOT USE FOR GENERAL INFORMATION • Call your family • Check on your neighbors • Get your supplies ready • Continue to monitor for updates & information

  10. Types of Disasters • Natural Disasters • Biological Emergencies • Chemical Emergencies • Nuclear & Radiological Emergencies

  11. Natural Disasters • Types • Blizzards, Flash Floods, Hurricanes, Tornadoes • Listen for Watches or Warnings • Known the difference • Seek shelter • Get your supplies • Listen for Instructions

  12. Biological Emergencies • Listen for Instructions • Mass Vaccination / Dispensing Clinics • Shelter in Place • Seek medical attention • If you have symptoms or were exposed • Quarantine and isolation • Use good hygiene

  13. Chemical, Radiological, and Nuclear Emergencies • Listen for OFFICIAL instructions • Make sure your supply kit is refreshed • Close all doors and windows • Stay indoors in a safe shelter • Monitor for developments

  14. Handouts • CT Emergency Preparedness Guide • Emergency Phone Number List • Family Information Sheet • First Aid Kit Checklist • Supply Kit Checklist • Places to Get Additional Information

  15. Resources • Newtown Health District 270-4291 • www.newtown-ct.gov • CT Public Health 1-860-509-8000 • www.dph.state.ct.us • Poison Control Center 1-800-222-1222 • Infoline 211 • CT DEHMS 1-860-566-3180 • www.ct.gov/demhs • Red Cross 1-877-287-3327 • www.redcross.org

  16. Questions Any Questions? Thank You and Be Prepared

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