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Preparing for the Unexpected
FLOODS
Presentation for Individuals and their
Families
Who We Are:
Michael J. Adametz
• Director, Emergency Preparedness
SWPA American Red Cross
Our Purpose:
• To help prepare you and your
family, to be ready to respond to
Floods
“What kinds of disasters
could happen in our local
area?”
Natural
Human-caused
Terrorism
Why Do I Need To Be
Prepared?
Physical Needs
Emotional Needs
Material Needs
What Can I Do????????
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Create a Family Disaster Plan
Assemble a Disaster Supplies Kit
Purchase a NOAA Weather Radio
Prepare to Evacuate
Have a Plan for your Pets
Become First Aid / CPR / AED Trained
What Is A Family
Disaster Plan????????
Communications Plan
Meeting Plan
Financial Plan
Utilities Plan
Communication Plan
• Choose a contact person for your family
• Make sure all family members have correct
contact information
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Phone numbers
Pager number
E-mail addresses
Long Distance Contact
Establish 2 Meeting Places
• Outside your home
• Away from your home
Financial Plan
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At least 1 Month of Cash on Hand.
Auto-Pay Monthly Bills
Monthly Payment Schedule
Establish a Line of Credit
Inventory of all Financial Information
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Accounts
Contact Persons
Addresses Phone Numbers
Payment Dates and Amounts
Utilities Plan
In the Event You have to Shut Off
your Utilities………
• Know the Locations of your Utility Mains into
your house. (Gas, Water, Electric)
• Know how to PROPERLY Shut Off your Utilities
• Make sure to use a Trained Professional to turn on
your GAS.
Assemble a Disaster Supplies Kit
24-Hour Notification
Evacuation
• Follow instructions from Emergency
Management
– Am I located in the Evacuation Zone?
– Where is the Shelter Locations?
– What route do I use to get there?
• Wear appropriate clothing
• Take your disaster supplies kit
Evacuation & Pets
Red Cross First Aid & CPR
If Disaster Strikes...
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REMAIN CALM
Activate your Family Disaster Plan
Grab your Disaster Supply Kit
Prepare for Evacuation or Shelter in Place
Listen to your Radio for instructions
Follow instructions from Local Emergency
Management
If Disaster Strikes...
• Use flashlight or light stick—avoid
matches, candles and electrical switches
• Confine or Secure your Pets
• Check on Family and Neighbors
• Do not turn off utilities unless:
– Local officials have told you to do so
– You suspect a gas leak
• REMAIN CALM
What Can I Do Today?
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Prepare your Family Disaster Plan.
Practice your Family Disaster Plan.
Prepare your Disaster Supply Kit.
Purchase NOAA Weather Radio
Practice Evacuations
Take Red Cross First Aid / CPR
Training.
Don’t Be Scared
Be
PREPARED!