Family Survival Information
For Disaster and Threatening Events
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Preparedness Questionnaire Discussion
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Do you think that your family is relatively well prepared for a disaster such as an earthquake, tornado, winter storm, fire, flood, nuclear, biological or chemical incident?
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Do you know the difference between the National Weather Services “watch” and “warning” signals?
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Do you know the language of the meteorologist?
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Do you know if the community you live in is relatively well prepared for a disaster?
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Do you know where to go to and how to obtain assistance from local, state, and Federal Emergency Management Agency?
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Each county and many municipalities have an EMA/OEM (Emergency Management Agency/Office of Emergency Management) coordinator; do you know who yours is and where he/she is located?
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Do you know where your local Red Cross is located?
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Do you know there function?
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Do you know where your local trauma center is located?
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Do you know how to perform basic first aid?
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Do you know how to perform the Heimlich Maneuver?
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Do you know how to perform CPR?
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Do you have a family disaster kit?
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Do you know how to turn off all utilities in your home?
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Do you know where the local fire department is located?
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Do you know where the local burn center is located?
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Do you know where your fire extinguisher is located in your home?
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Do you have a plan for your pets?
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Do you have an out of area phone contact?
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Do you know the disaster plan at your child's school or daycare?
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Does your child have an emergency kit?
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Do you know where your family records are?
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Do you know what your home owners insurance covers?
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Can you list the actual cash value of every item in your home, garage, and patio?
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Do you have a disaster supply kit in each of your vehicles?
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Do you know basic vehicle maintenance?
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Have you prepared yourself and your family mentally and spiritually?
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Family Emergency Plan
You may not be with your family when a disaster strikes. You need to plan how you will contact one another and practice what you will do in different situations.
1st Out of State Contact:
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2nd Out of State Contact:
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Fill out the following for everyone in your family and keep it updated:
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DOB-
Medical History-
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Shut In Kit Checklist
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Ace Wrap
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Safety Pins
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Scissors
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Tweezers
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Thermometer
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Nail Clippers
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First Aid Manual
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Medications
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Aspirin Fever Reducer
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Laxative
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Antacid
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Assorted Bandaids
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4 X 4 Sterile Gauze
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Eye Patches
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Triangle Bandage
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Ice Packs
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Hot Water Bottle
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Disposable Gloves
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Activated Charcoal
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Life Insurance Information
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Will/ Power of Attorney
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Property Insurance Information
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Deeds
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Mortgages
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Stocks
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Bonds
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Investment Information
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Banking Information
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Credit Information
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Contracts
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Cash ($100-$200 in small denominations)
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Copies of your identification
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Driver’s License
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Job ID
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Student ID
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Inventory and pictures of Valuable Household Furnishings
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Personal Telephone Directory
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Extra Set of Keys
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Flashlight
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Extra Batteries
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Lantern
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Glow sticks
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Emergency Lighting
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Candles
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Lighters
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Waterproof Matches
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Two Single Mirrors
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Compass
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Maps
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Binoculars
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Ax
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Sharpening Tools
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Shovel
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Ziplock Bags
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Multiuse Tool
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Newspaper
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Nails
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Screws
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Hammer
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Whistle
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Work Gloves
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Tarp
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Hazmat Suits
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Masks
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Ear Plugs
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Disposable Wipes
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Wash Cloth and Towel
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Soap
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Lotion/Oil
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Deodorant
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Powder
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Toothbrush and toothpaste
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Mouthwash
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Dental Floss
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Denture Cream
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Shaving Cream
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Razor
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Aftershave
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Mirror
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Comb, Brush, Hair Dressing
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Sanitary Napkins
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Pampers/Depends
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Rubber Pads
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Burn Ointment
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Insect Repellent
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Sunscreen