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Emergency PreparednessNewtown Health District
Newtown Fire Marshal’s OfficeNewtown Emergency Management
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Basics of Emergency Preparedness
• Educate Yourselves & Your Family
• Create Emergency Plans
• Make Emergency Supply Kits
• Planning For Special Needs
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Educate Yourself & Your Family
• Know your surroundings• Dangerous weather conditions• Evacuation routes• Nearby hazards
• Have a place to go• Friends or family members house out of
the danger area• Learn your disaster plan
• If there is a disaster plan at your business or community, know how to use it
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Create An Emergency Communications Plan
• Know area of shelter• Inside and outside of home
• Identify evacuation routes• How will you get there
• Identify a meeting place• A place to meet with your family or friends
• Include information on keeping your pets safe
• Know the plan & Communicate It
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Emergency Supply Kits
• You should have on hand:• 3-day Supply of Water
• More if during a hot summer month or for pets• Food (non-perishable) for 3 days• Non electric cooking tools (plastic utensils, hand
can opener, etc.)• Paper Towels, Toilet Paper and Soap• Battery Powered Radio & Flashlight
• Extra Batteries• Blankets and Pillows• First Aid Kit• Pet Care Items• Extra Set of Keys
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Emergency Supply Kits
MAKE SURE YOU CHECK YOUR KITS AND UPDATE
AND REFRESH THEM REGULARLY!
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Special Needs
• Discuss Plan with home health aides• Teach others how to use equipment
• Label your equipment• Tell people where you keep your
supplies• Create a support network of people to
help you• Wear medical alert tags• Keep extra medications on hand
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Medical Information Cards
• Have a list of your medications• Include your allergies
• Have a list of your medical problems• Ask your primary doctor for a list• Include a list of your doctors
• Keep important papers with you• Keep your medical insurance card and any
other important papers with you (i.e. Living Will)
• List Emergency Contacts
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What Should I Do In An Emergency Is Declared?
• Remain Calm & Patient• Listen for instructions or updates from
officials• Code Red System
• Use 911 only for emergency purposes• DO NOT USE FOR GENERAL INFORMATION
• Call your family • Check on your neighbors• Get your supplies ready• Continue to monitor for updates &
information
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Types of Disasters
• Natural Disasters
• Biological Emergencies
• Chemical Emergencies
• Nuclear & Radiological Emergencies
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Natural Disasters
• Types• Blizzards, Flash Floods, Hurricanes,
Tornadoes
• Listen for Watches or Warnings• Known the difference
• Seek shelter• Get your supplies
• Listen for Instructions
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Biological Emergencies
• Listen for Instructions• Mass Vaccination / Dispensing Clinics• Shelter in Place
• Seek medical attention• If you have symptoms or were exposed• Quarantine and isolation
• Use good hygiene
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Chemical, Radiological, and Nuclear Emergencies
• Listen for OFFICIAL instructions• Make sure your supply kit is refreshed• Close all doors and windows• Stay indoors in a safe shelter• Monitor for developments
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Handouts
• CT Emergency Preparedness Guide• Emergency Phone Number List• Family Information Sheet• First Aid Kit Checklist• Supply Kit Checklist• Places to Get Additional Information
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Resources
• Newtown Health District 270-4291• www.newtown-ct.gov
• CT Public Health 1-860-509-8000• www.dph.state.ct.us
• Poison Control Center 1-800-222-1222• Infoline 211• CT DEHMS 1-860-566-3180
• www.ct.gov/demhs
• Red Cross 1-877-287-3327• www.redcross.org
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Questions