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What to do in an Emergency
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| FLOOD | HURRICANE | TERRORISM | TSUNAMI | EARTHQUAKE | HIKING |
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Hurricanes are usually well notified in advance • Use the time wisely to board up windows and property. • Be prepared to evacuate. Prepare a Family Disaster Plan • Check to see if you have insurance that covers Hurricanes. If not, find out how to get hurricane insurance. • Keep insurance policies, documents, and other valuables in a safe-deposit box or a bank. • Ensure that you have enough fuel to leave if you have to evacuate. • Select a windowless room in case you have to ride out the storm. Assemble a Disaster Supplies Kit Containing-- • First aid kit and essential medications. • Canned food and can opener. • At least three gallons of water per person • Protective clothing, rainwear, and bedding or sleeping bags. • Battery-powered radio, torch, and extra batteries. • Special items for infants, elderly, or disabled family members. • Written instructions for how to turn off electricity, gas and water if authorities advise you to do so. (Remember, you'll need a professional to turn them back on.) • Identify where you could go if told to evacuate. Choose several places . . . a friend's home in another town, a hotel, or a shelter. • Stack furniture high in an attempt to keep it out of water. |
• Keep a portable radio on and listen to the latest information. • Stay away from windows and doors • Keep under shelter inside the house by using tables and mattresses. • Wait until the hurricane has completely passed. |
Ensure that the storm has passed. • Assess immediate damage to property and ensure that there are no immediate risks from debris, fallen trees, power lines etc. • Air blowers and dehumidifiers will be required to dry out structural damage that may have resulted from flood damage. These will be in short supply following a flood. • Contact your insurance company and insist that they make a personal visit as soon as possible. |
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