be ready: prepare together

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

“BE READY”Click to View PSA

http://www.labt.org/videos/Be_Ready.wmv

PREPARE TOGETHER

• Self and Family

• Neighborhood

• Community

FAMILIES FIRSTFAMILIES FIRST

Who Do You Consider FAMILY?

PREPARE OUR FAMILIESPREPARE OUR FAMILIES

Develop a communication plan Develop an evacuation plan

Determine what to put in an emergency supply kit

Develop a communication plan Develop an evacuation plan

Determine what to put in an emergency supply kit

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FAMILY PLANFAMILY PLAN

Communication School Plans Meeting Places Evacuation Procedures Getting Help Family Roles and Responsibilities

Communication School Plans Meeting Places Evacuation Procedures Getting Help Family Roles and Responsibilities

COMMUNICATION PLANSCOMMUNICATION PLANS

WORKWORK SCHOOLSCHOOLHOMEHOME

ON ROADON ROADSHOPPINGSHOPPING

OUT OFTOWN

OUT OFTOWN

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DETERMINE…DETERMINE…

Your Family Contact Person Primary Phone Number (Locally)Alternative Phone Number (Out-Of-State)

Your Family Contact Person Primary Phone Number (Locally)Alternative Phone Number (Out-Of-State)

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SCHOOL PLANSSCHOOL PLANS

Know The School’s PlanKeep Contact Information CurrentKnow Authorizations Required To Release A ChildDiscuss With Your Kids and their Caregivers

Know The School’s PlanKeep Contact Information CurrentKnow Authorizations Required To Release A ChildDiscuss With Your Kids and their Caregivers

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MEETING PLACESMEETING PLACES

Alternate Meeting LocationsDiscuss When You Would Go ThereWhat To Do If You Can’t Get There

Alternate Meeting LocationsDiscuss When You Would Go ThereWhat To Do If You Can’t Get There

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MEETING PLACESMEETING PLACES

Outside Your HomeFront YardNeighbor’s YardAway From Your Home (In case of evacuation) Places of WorshipParkSchool

Outside Your HomeFront YardNeighbor’s YardAway From Your Home (In case of evacuation) Places of WorshipParkSchool

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HOME EVACUATION PROCEDURESHOME EVACUATION PROCEDURES

REGROUPING SPOTREGROUPING SPOT

FAMILY EMERGENCY PLAN

PRACTICE AND MAINTAIN YOUR FAMILY PLANPRACTICE AND MAINTAIN YOUR FAMILY PLAN

At Least Every Six (6) Months:• Quiz Kids• Conduct Home Drills

(Evacuation and Fire)

At Least Every Six (6) Months:• Quiz Kids• Conduct Home Drills

(Evacuation and Fire)

FAMILY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIESFAMILY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Learn How To Turn Off UtilitiesLearn How To Use Fire ExtinguishersDevelop Pet Evacuation PlansAssemble An Emergency Supply Kit

Learn How To Turn Off UtilitiesLearn How To Use Fire ExtinguishersDevelop Pet Evacuation PlansAssemble An Emergency Supply Kit

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TURNING OFF UTILITIES TURNING OFF UTILITIES

Appliance Gas Shutoff Valve

To turn off the gas at the gas appliance, rotate the valve a quarter turn.

Gas Service Shutoff Valve

To turn off gas valve, use a 12 to 15 inch adjustable pipe or crescent-type wrench, give the valve a quarter turn in either direction.

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Know Where Your Home's Main Electric Switch is Located

To quickly turn off the electric supply to your entire home in case of an emergency.

TURNING OFF ELECTRICITY

Know How to Reset a Circuit Breaker

After turning off or unplugging appliances on the circuit, push the switch firmly to the off position, then back on.

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USING A FIRE EXTINGUISHERUSING A FIRE EXTINGUISHER

P - Pull PinA - Aim at Base of FireS - Squeeze HandleS - Sweep Side to Side

Using short bursts, 1/2 second to 1 second each

WHAT IS IN AN EMERGENCY SUPPLY KIT?WHAT IS IN AN EMERGENCY SUPPLY KIT?

SUPPLIES FOR AT LEAST 3 to 7 Days

SUPPLIES FOR AT LEAST 3 to 7 Days

SIX BASIC ITEMS TO INCLUDESIX BASIC ITEMS TO INCLUDE

1. Water2. Food3. First Aid Kit4. Clothing & Bedding5. Tools & Supplies 6. Specialized Items

1. Water2. Food3. First Aid Kit4. Clothing & Bedding5. Tools & Supplies 6. Specialized Items

EMERGENCY KITEMERGENCY KIT

* Water - 1 Gallon/ Person Per Day

* Food - Canned, Dehydrated, Powdered

* Manual Can Opener• High-Energy Food Bars• Change of Clothes

* Water - 1 Gallon/ Person Per Day

* Food - Canned, Dehydrated, Powdered

* Manual Can Opener• High-Energy Food Bars• Change of Clothes


* Flashlights w/Extra Batteries

• Waterproof Matches • Sturdy Walking Shoes• Work Gloves

* Flashlights w/Extra Batteries

• Waterproof Matches • Sturdy Walking Shoes• Work Gloves


• Blankets/Sleeping Bags• Toilet Paper/Paper

Towels* Plastic Trash Bags• Hand Sanitizer

• Blankets/Sleeping Bags• Toilet Paper/Paper

Towels* Plastic Trash Bags• Hand Sanitizer


* First-Aid Kit w/ Manual

* Portable Battery- Operated Radio w/ Extra Batteries

• Fire Extinguisher

* Medications

* Extra Eyeglasses• Whistle

* First-Aid Kit w/ Manual

* Portable Battery- Operated Radio w/ Extra Batteries

• Fire Extinguisher

* Medications

* Extra Eyeglasses• Whistle


Tools : Gas/Water Pipe Wrench, Screwdriver, Crowbar, Duct Tape, Plastic Sheets Rope, Knife

Road Maps

Tools : Gas/Water Pipe Wrench, Screwdriver, Crowbar, Duct Tape, Plastic Sheets Rope, Knife

Road Maps

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• Cash - $10.00 & $20.00 Bills(Or Even $1.00 & $5.00 Bills)

* Important Documents (Copies of Insurance, Birth

Certificates, etc.)

* Pictures of Family Members

* Telephone Numbers

• Cash - $10.00 & $20.00 Bills(Or Even $1.00 & $5.00 Bills)

* Important Documents (Copies of Insurance, Birth

Certificates, etc.)

* Pictures of Family Members

* Telephone Numbers


* Special Supplies For: Children Elderly Physically Challenged Pets

* Special Supplies For: Children Elderly Physically Challenged Pets

WHERE TO STOREWHERE TO STORE

Backpack, Trash Bin, Plastic Bin, etc.• Place Somewhere Accessible Quickly• Away From Water Heater, Gas

Meter, Dryer, etc.• Near Exits

Backpack, Trash Bin, Plastic Bin, etc.• Place Somewhere Accessible Quickly• Away From Water Heater, Gas

Meter, Dryer, etc.• Near Exits

PREPARING YOUR CARPREPARING YOUR CAR

• Keep Gas Tank at Least Half Full• Spare Tire• Water / Snacks• First Aid Kit• Fire Extinguisher• Reflectors or Flashers• Medications• Flashlight

• Keep Gas Tank at Least Half Full• Spare Tire• Water / Snacks• First Aid Kit• Fire Extinguisher• Reflectors or Flashers• Medications• Flashlight

• Water

• Snacks

• Medications• Sturdy Shoes • Flashlight

• Water

• Snacks

• Medications• Sturdy Shoes • Flashlight

PERSONAL WORK KITPERSONAL WORK KIT

• Replace Stored Water and Food In Kits Every Six (6) Months

• Test Fire Detectors and Recharge Your Fire Extinguisher

• Replace Stored Water and Food In Kits Every Six (6) Months

• Test Fire Detectors and Recharge Your Fire Extinguisher

SCHEDULE TO CALENDARSCHEDULE TO CALENDAR

IF YOU NEED TO EVACUATE…IF YOU NEED TO EVACUATE…

What Do You Want To Take With You?

What Do You Want To Take With You?

IF YOU NEED TO SHELTER-IN-PLACE…IF YOU NEED TO SHELTER-IN-PLACE…

A Method to Keep A Method to Keep Contaminated Air Contaminated Air Out of Your HomeOut of Your Home

A Method to Keep A Method to Keep Contaminated Air Contaminated Air Out of Your HomeOut of Your Home

• Close and Lock All Windows and Doors

• Turn Off All Fans and Air Conditioning Systems

• Get Your Emergency Supply Kit

• Close and Lock All Windows and Doors

• Turn Off All Fans and Air Conditioning Systems

• Get Your Emergency Supply Kit


• Close the Fireplace Damper

• Move to an Interior Room That Has No Windows

• Seal All Cracks Around Doors & Vents With Duct Tape

• Close the Fireplace Damper

• Move to an Interior Room That Has No Windows

• Seal All Cracks Around Doors & Vents With Duct Tape


GETTING HELPGETTING HELP

911 and Other Emergency Phone Numbers Including LOCAL Police and Fire.

911 and Other Emergency Phone Numbers Including LOCAL Police and Fire.

911 From a Cell Phone Contacts the Highway Patrol, Not LOCAL Police

911 From a Cell Phone Contacts the Highway Patrol, Not LOCAL Police

Add LOCAL Police Number to Cell PhoneAdd LOCAL Police Number to Cell Phone

CALLING 9-1-1

• Call 9-1-1 for Emergencies ONLY!– Somebody is hurt and needs help – You see a fire or smell smoke – You see someone breaking the law,

like stealing or hurting another person

• If You Call 9-1-1 by Accident, DON’T HANG UP!

KNOW YOUR NEIGHBOR

“…Somebody went next door and got the person in the wheelchair out. You need to have that sense of community and neighborhood and people caring for each other.”

-Dr. Jonathan Fielding, Director of Public Health and Health Officer - LA Times 9/28/05

MYTH/FACT

MYTH• Disasters Bring Out the

Worst in People

FACT• …the majority of people respond

spontaneously and generously.

Dr. Eric Noji, M.D., M.P.H

NEIGHBORHOOD TIPS

Introduce Yourself and Your Family to Your Neighbor

Get a Map of Your Neighborhood

Talk with Your Neighborhood’s Local Emergency Personnel

Develop a List of Neighbor’s Skills and Special Equipment that Could be Used in an Emergency

Prepare Back Up Plan for Neighborhood Children, Elderly, and Other Special Needs

NEIGHBORS UNITE

• Prepare a Plan and Work Together

• Reduce Anxiety, Injuries and Property

Damage

• Reduce Secondary Hazards, such as Fires

• Greatly Improve Neighborhood Recovery

COMMUNITY

PREPARING TOGETHER

Over 10 Million PeopleOver 10 Million People in Los Angeles Countyin Los Angeles County

WHAT IS PUBLIC HEALTH DOING?

Regularly Updates www.labt.org with Information and Resources Conducts Drills and ExercisesDevelops Information Messages for the PublicUses an Incident Command SystemContinually Trains Public Health Employees and the Community on Emergency Response

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• Air Testing • Over-the-Counter Medication

Sales • Hospital Volume • Emergency Room Patient

Complaints • Unusual Deaths

WATCHING FOR WATCHING FOR OUT OF THE ORDINARYOUT OF THE ORDINARY

WATCHING FOR WATCHING FOR OUT OF THE ORDINARYOUT OF THE ORDINARY

BE A HEALTH EMERGENCY VOLUNTEER

• Local Hospital/Shelter• Church/Synagogue/Temple• Neighborhood Watch Program• Local Red Cross• Emergency Drill Exercises

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

“FAMILY PLANNING”Click to View PSA

http://www.labt.org/videos/Family_Planning.wmv

MORE INFORMATIONMORE INFORMATION

Los Angeles CountyDepartment of Health Services -

Public HealthBioterrorism Preparedness and

Response

(866) 999-LABT (5228)

www.labt.org