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EMERGENCY KIT ESSENTIALS: · Prescription Medication · Glasses/Contacts · Water—1 gallon per person per day · Food—several days supply of non- perishable food and a manual can opener · Battery powered radio/NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert · Flashlight · First aid kit · Extra batteries · Change of clothing/shoes · Personal hygiene items/toiletries · Warm blanket or sleeping bag for each person · Contact information for family, friends, and doctors · Important documents in waterproof, portable containers · Cell phone with chargers (portable chargers) · Cash—enough to pay for 30 days of essential living expenses · Pet food and extra water if you have pets. Columbia County Stormwater Compliance Department 630 Ronald Reagan Drive Building A Evans, GA 30809 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON HOW TO BE PREPARED FOR EMERGENCIES CAN BE FOUND AT: “Prepare For Emergencies Now: Information for Older Americans “ www.ready.gov/sites/default/files/2020-03/ready_prepare-now-seniors.pdf “Ready.gov Older Adults”: www.ready.gov/older-adults “Preparing Makes Sense for Older Americans” — — FEMA YouTube Video www.youtube.com/watch? Are You Prepared for A Flood? Emergency Preparedness for Retirees/ Senior Citizens ---PAGE BREAK--- WATCH vs WARNING Flood Watch: Be prepared. A flood watch is issued when flooding i s possible. Stay tuned to radio/tv and be ready to seek higher ground. Flood Warning: Take action. A flood warning is issued when flooding i s happening or will happen soon. Move to higher ground. Never drive through flooded roads. Flash Flood: A flash flood is a sudden violent flood that can take fro m minutes to hours to develop. It is ev en possible to experience a flash flood in areas not immediately receiving rain. Sign up to receive emergency weather notifications using Code Red Weather Alert at: public.coderedweb.com/CNE/en- US/95F6A6DAFC0D Items To Consider Before A Flood Avoid building in a flood prone area. If you home is in a flood-prone area, consider elevating th e furnace, water heater, a nd electric panel above the projected flood level (base flood elevation). Install check valves in sewer traps to prevent floodwater fro m backing up into the drains of your home. Actions To Take Before A Flood Assemble an emergency kit and make a family communication plan. Know your evacuation route and practice putting your emergency plan into action. Monitor weather alerts and respond immediately. Do NOT wait. MAKE A LIST OF PEOPLE WHO CAN HELP: Create a chain of contacts. Enlist family, friends, and neighbors that can help. Do not leave it all to one person. What would happen if that person was injured or could not reach you? Keep your contact list updated and in your emergency kit. BE SURE YOUR MEDICAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE: If you have a medical condition, you may choose to wear a medical alert bracelet or pendant. This could save your life, especially if you are diabetic or allergic to specific medications. It could help first responders treat you properly in case you are unable to give or tell them your medical history.