Emergency Preparedness
The City is developing a City-wide emergency response plan. The goal is to empower you, your friends and family to plan for any emergency that might occur.
Such emergencies might include:
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sustained loss of power/water
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a natural disaster
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wide-spread illness or flu, or
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other local or national event
To prepare for the unexpected, assemble an emergency supply kit, keep it as near to the door as possible, and make a specific emergency plan. It is also a good idea to have a kit in each vehicle and at your place of employment.
Evaluate your personal needs and make a plan that fits those needs. Review and update your kit at least once a year to accommodate family changes.
Below are check-lists for preparation of an emergency kit, including links to documents to include in each kit.
Emergency Kit Supplies:
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Important Documents and Papers:
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Emergency Contact List
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Battery operated radio
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Flashlight
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Extra batteries of various sizes
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Signaling device, such as a whistle, beeper, bell, or screecher
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Food for at least 3 days
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Water-- one gallon per person, per day
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Food and water for you pet
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Non-electric can opener
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Extra blankets
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First aid kit with bandages, hand sanitizer, insect repellent, and flu and cold remedies
Emergency Supply List
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Emergency Health Information Card
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License, state ID, or passport
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Recent photo if you have no license
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Birth certificate
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Copies of Social Security Card, food stamps card or eligibility letter, medication prescriptions, Social Security Benefits (SSI or SSDI) eligibility letter, Private Health Insurance, Medicaid and Medicare Cards
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Power of attorney, health care power of attorney, living will forms
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Written instructions to turn off your utilities
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Written instructions for your personal care including medications, or medical equipment and assistive devices
Important Documents and Papers
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Emergency Kit Resources:
Business Readiness Resources:
The Department of Homeland Security has developed a Pandemic Influenza Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Guide. In addition, the following resources may assist your business in preparing for any type of emergency:
City Resources:
Other Resources:
An excellent, easy-to-navigate web-based resource for disaster preparation is http://www.ready.gov/, which is managed by the Department of Homeland Security. Also, look at the American Red Cross and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) web sites to learn more.
