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Hurricane Preparedness

Getting Information

Learn about the hazards that may strike your community, Hurricane Preparedness 7-1

Hazards for South Florida

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School Emergency Plans

Know your children’s school emergency plan: • Ask how the school will communicate with families during a crisis.

• Ask if the school stores adequate food, water, and other basic supplies.

• Find out if the school is prepared to shelter-in-place if need be, and where they plan to go if they must get away.

In cases where schools institute procedures to shelter-in-place, you may not be permitted to drive to the school to pick up your children. Even if you go to the school, the doors will likely be locked to keep your children safe. Monitor local media outlets for announcements about changes in school openings and closings, and follow the directions of local emergency officials.

For more information on developing emergency preparedness plans for schools, Please log on to the U.S. Department of Education at: www.ed.gov/emergencyplan Hurricane Preparedness 7-4

Emergency Planning and Checklists

Now that you’ve learned about what can happen and how your community is prepared to respond to emergencies, prepare you and your family by creating a family disaster plan. Discuss what you would do when a warning is issued. Your family • • • • • • • plan should address the following: • Escape routes.

• Family communications.

• Utility shut-off and safety.

• Insurance and vital records.

• Special needs.

• Caring for animals.

• Safety Skills Hurricane Preparedness 7-5

Pet Information -- Miami – Dade County

• • • • • • • • Miami-Dade County now has a Pet Friendly shelter at Dr. Michael Krop Sr. High School 1410 County Line Rd., Ives Estates Pre registration is required You need to bring pet food, meds, toys, water and cage/kennel To register call Miami-Dade Animal Services at 786-331-5354 or 311 The information can also be found online at : http://www.miamidade.gov/animals/library/pet_shelter_booklet.pdf

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Pet Information – Broward County

• • • • • • • • Broward County now has a Pet Friendly shelter at Millennium Middle School 5803 NW 94 Ave, Tamarac Pre registration is required You need to bring pet food, meds, toys, water and cage/kennel To register call Broward Humane Society at 954-266-6871 There is also a Pet-Friendly hotel website to check out WWW.PETSWELCOME.COM

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Assemble a Disaster Supplies Kit

You may need to survive on your own after a disaster. This means having your own food, water, and other supplies in sufficient quantity to last for at least three days. Local officials and relief workers will be on the scene after a disaster, but they cannot reach everyone immediately. You could get help in hours, or it might take days.

Basic services such as electricity, gas, water, sewage treatment, and telephones may be cut off for days, or even a week or longer. Or, you may have to evacuate at a moment’s notice and take essentials with you. You probably will not have the opportunity to shop or search for the supplies you need the day of the disaster.

A disaster supplies kit is a collection of basic items that members of a household may need in the event of a disaster.

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Kit Locations

Since you do not know where you will be when an emergency occurs, prepare supplies for home, work, and vehicles

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Home

Your disaster supplies kit should contain essential food, water, and supplies for at least three days. Keep this kit in a designated place and have it ready in case you have to leave your home quickly. Make sure all family members know where the kit is kept.

Additionally, you may want to consider having supplies for sheltering for up to two weeks .

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Water

How Much Water do I Need?

You should store at least one gallon of water per person per day. A normally active person needs at least one-half gallon of water daily just for drinking.

Additionally, in determining adequate quantities, take the following into account: Individual needs vary, depending on age, physical condition, activity, diet, and climate. Such as: • Children, nursing mothers, and ill people need more water.

• Very hot temperatures can double the amount of water needed.

• A medical emergency might require additional water Hurricane Preparedness 7-11

How Should I Store Water?

To prepare safest and most reliable emergency supply of water, it is recommended that you purchase commercially bottled water. Keep bottled water in its original container and do not open it until you need to use it.

Observe the expiration or “use by” date.

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Filling water containers

Fill the bottle to the top with regular tap water. If the tap water has been Commercially treated from a water utility plant with chlorine, you do not need to add anything else to the water to keep it clean. If the water you are using comes from a well or water source that is not treated with chlorine, add two drops of non-scented liquid household chlorine bleach to the water.

Tightly close the container using the original cap. Be careful not to contaminate the cap by touching the inside of it with your finger. Place a date on the outside of the container so that you know when you filled it.

Store in a cool, dark place.

Replace the water every six months if not using commercially bottled water.

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Food

The following are things to consider when putting together your food supplies: • Avoid foods that will make you thirsty. Items such as salt-free crackers, whole grain cereals, and canned foods with high liquid content are awesome.

• Stock up on canned foods, dry mixes, and other items that do not require refrigeration, cooking, water, or special preparation.

Note: Be sure to include a manual can opener.

• Include special dietary needs.

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Basic Disaster Supplies Kit

The following items are recommended for inclusion in your basic disaster supplies kit: • Three-day supply of non-perishable food and water ( 1 gal P/P per Day ) • Potable Dual band Radio with extra charged batteries • Portable, battery-powered radio or television and extra batteries.

• Flashlight and extra batteries.

• First aid kit and manual, including a whistle • Sanitation and hygiene items (moist towelettes and toilet paper).

• Matches and waterproof container.

• Extra clothing.

• Kitchen accessories and cooking utensils, including a can opener.

• Photocopies of credit and identification cards.

• Cash and coins.

• Special needs items, such as pres. meds, eye glasses, contact lens solutions, & hearing aid batt.

• Items for infants, such as formula, diapers, bottles, and pacifiers.

• Other items to meet your unique family needs.

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Maintaining Your Disaster Supplies Kit

Just as important as putting your supplies together is maintaining them so they are safe to use when needed. Here are some tips to keep your supplies ready and in good condition: • Keep canned foods in a dry place where the temperature is cool.

• Store boxed food in tightly closed plastic or metal containers to protect them.

• Throw out any canned good that becomes swollen, dented, or corroded.

• Closely monitor expiration dates.

• Place new items at the back of the storage area, ( First in – First out ).

• Change stored food and water supplies every six months.

• Re-think your needs every year and update your kit as needed.

• Store your entire disaster supplies kit in one or two easy-to-carry containers.

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Practicing and Maintaining Your Plan

Once you have developed your plan, you need to practice and maintain it. Ask questions to make sure your family remembers meeting places, phone numbers, and safety rules. Conduct drills just before Hurricane season. Test fire alarms regularly.

Replace and update disaster supplies.

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Any Questions?

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