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Disaster Disaster Disaster Disaster Disasters can ha s can ha s can ha s can ha s can happen anytime ppen anytime ppen anytime ppen anytime ppen anytime and anywher and anywher and anywher and anywher and anywhere. And when disaster strikes, you may not have much time to respond. Take the 4 steps of preparedness: 1. MAKE A PL MAKE A PL MAKE A PL MAKE A PL MAKE A PLAN AN AN AN AN - Discuss with family and friends emergencies that could occur. 2. BUILD AN EMER UILD AN EMER UILD AN EMER UILD AN EMER UILD AN EMERGENCY SUPPL GENCY SUPPL GENCY SUPPL GENCY SUPPL GENCY SUPPLY KIT(S) KIT(S) KIT(S) KIT(S) KIT(S) - Have a kit for your house, vehicle and your place of work. Be prepared to shelter in your home or to be evacuated. 3. GET TRAINED GET TRAINED GET TRAINED GET TRAINED GET TRAINED - Learn first-aid and CPR. Know how to shelter in place and how to turn off utilities (power, gas and water) to your home. 4. VOL OL OL OL OLUNTEER UNTEER UNTEER UNTEER UNTEER - Examine volunteer opportunities in your community. You and your family will cope best by preparing before an emergency strikes. One way to prepare is by assembling a Disaster Supplies Kit. Once disaster hits, you will not have time to shop or search for supplies. But if you have gathered supplies in advance, your family can endure an evacuation or home confinement. To pr o pr o pr o pr o prepar par par par pare y e y e y e y e your k our k our k our k our kititititit Review the checklist in this brochure. Gather the supplies that are listed. You may need them if your family is confined at home. Place the supplies you’d most likely need for an evacuation in an easy-to-carry container. These supplies are listed with an asterisk DISASTER KIT SUPPLIES DISASTER KIT SUPPLIES DISASTER KIT SUPPLIES DISASTER KIT SUPPLIES DISASTER KIT SUPPLIES CONTINUED CONTINUED CONTINUED CONTINUED CONTINUED SPECIAL ITEMS SPECIAL ITEMS SPECIAL ITEMS SPECIAL ITEMS SPECIAL ITEMS Remember family members with special needs, such as infants and elderly or disabled persons. For Baby* Formula Diapers Bottles Medications Powdered Milk For Adults* Heart and high blood pressure medication Other prescription drugs Insulin Extra eye glasses Contact lenses and supplies Denture needs IMPOR IMPOR IMPOR IMPOR IMPORTANT F ANT F ANT F ANT F ANT FAMIL AMIL AMIL AMIL AMILY DOCUMENTS Y DOCUMENTS Y DOCUMENTS Y DOCUMENTS Y DOCUMENTS Keep these records in a waterproof, portable container. • Will, insurance policies, contracts, deeds, stocks and bonds. • Passports, social security cards, immunization records. Pr Pr Pr Pr Prepar par par par paredness Inf edness Inf edness Inf edness Inf edness Informa orma orma orma ormation tion tion tion tion American Red Cross www.redcross.org Illinois Terrorism Task Force www.ready.illinois.gov Illinois Emergency Management Agency www.state.il.us/iema Printed by the authority of the State of Illinois (IISG08-1148 - 10,000 - Web revise 6/09) 3 3 3 ---PAGE BREAK--- WA WA WA WA WATER TER TER TER TER - Store water in plastic containers such as soft drink bottles. Avoid using containers that will decompose or break, such as milk cartons or glass bottles. A normally active person needs to drink at least 2 quarts of water each day. Hot environments and intense physical activitiy can double that amount. Children, nursing mothers and ill people will need more. Store one gallon of water per person per day. (two quarts for drinking, two quarts for food preparation and sanitation).* Keep at least a three-day supply of water for each person in your household. FOOD FOOD FOOD FOOD FOOD - Store at least a three-day supply of non- perishable food. Select foods that require no refrigeration, preparation or cooking and little or no water. If you must heat food, pack a can of sterno. Select food items that are compact and lightweight. *Include a selection of the following foods in your Disaster Supplies Kit: Ready-to-eat canned meats, fruits & vegetables. Canned juices, milk, soup (if powdered, store extra water). Staples such as sugar, salt, pepper. High-energy foods - peanut butter, jelly, crackers, granola bars, trail mix. Vitamins Foods for infants, elderly person or persons with special diets. Comfort/stress food - cookies, hard candy, sweetened cereal, lollipops, instant coffee, tea bags. FIRST FIRST FIRST FIRST FIRST-AID KIT -AID KIT -AID KIT -AID KIT -AID KIT - assemble a kit for your home and one for each car. A first-aid kit* should include: Sterile adhesive bandages in assorted sizes. 2-inch sterile gauze pads (4-6) 4-inch sterile gauze pads (4-6) Hypoallergenic adhesive tape Triangular bandages 2-inch sterile roller bandages (3 rolls) 3-inch sterile roller bandages (3 rolls) Tube of petroleum jelly or other lubricant Assorted sizes of safety pins Scissors Cleansing agent/soap Needles Latex gloves (2 pairs) Tweezers Moistened towelettes Antiseptic Thermometer (medical) Tongue depressor Sunscreen Non-prescription drugs Aspirin or nonaspirin pain reliever Anti-diarrhea medication Laxative Antacid (for stomach upset) Contact your local American Red Cross Chapter to obtain a basic first-aid manual and training. TOOL OOL OOL OOL OOLS and SANIT S and SANIT S and SANIT S and SANIT S and SANITATION TION TION TION TION Mess kits, or paper cups, plates and utensils* Battery operated radio and extra batteries* Flashlight and extra batteries* Cash, traveler’s checks, change* Non-electric can opener, utility knife* Map of the area (for locating shelters)* Emergency Preparedness Manual* Fire extinguisher: small - ABC type Tent Pliers Tape (duct) Compass Paper, pencil Signal flare Whistle Plastic sheeting Medicine dropper Matches in a waterproof container Plastic storage containers, bags Shut-off wrench, to turn off house gas & water Sewing kit (needles, thread) Aluminum foil Sanitation Toilet paper, towelettes* Soap, liquid detergent* Feminine supplies* Plastic garbage bags, ties Plastic bucket with tight lid Disinfectant Household chlorine bleach CL CL CL CL CLOTHING and BEDDING THING and BEDDING THING and BEDDING THING and BEDDING THING and BEDDING *Include at least one complete change of clothing and footwear per person. Sturdy shoes or work boots* Rain gear* Blankets or sleeping bags* Sunglasses Thermal underwear Hat and gloves