Disasters How Do I Get

Away?

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McCreary County

Time To Escape…. But How?

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So We Have Several Issues Here….

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What am I escaping from? 1. Do I have planned routes of escape? 2. Where am I escaping to? 3. Do I have an established rendezvous point with my family if we are separated? 5. Do I have the necessary supplies to sustain myself and family?

Floods

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Bridge What Bridge?

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This Is Your Escape Route

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Loss of Power

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Tornadoes

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Ice/Winter Storms

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Got a Generator?

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Dam or Levee Failure

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Why Did That Dirt Do That?

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Hazardous Materials Spills

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Not Something You Want to See Next Door to Your House!

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I Need a Finger….. or Two.

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Grumpy Cat Says…..

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So What Do You Do?

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Draw a floor plan of your home. Use a blank sheet of paper for each floor. Mark two escape routes from each room. Make sure children understand the drawings. Post a copy of the drawings at eye level in each child’s room. If your home is taller than ground level, plan to use an escape ladder from upper floors. Make sure everyone in your household is familiar with these products and is comfortable using them.

Next….

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Where to Meet Establish a place to meet in the event of an emergency. Record the locations. Make sure everyone knows them. Where are you......

• If at or near the home, then maybe at the telephone pole in front of the next door neighbor's house. • If not at home or outside the immediate area, then maybe at a designated neighborhood grocery store or shopping center parking lot.

More Points….

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1. Have a designated point of contact out of state to coordinate information from separated family members.

2. Have a kit with essential items ready for quick deployment. a. If you can safely escape your home and get your kit,

do so. b. Never risk you life to try and get your kit. c. The kit should be easily mobile d. The kit should be light enough that most family

members can move it without assistance.

At A Minimum…..

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• Water, one gallon of water per person per day for at least three days, for drinking and sanitation • Food, at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food • Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert and extra batteries for both • Flashlight and extra batteries

And……

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• First aid kit • Whistle to signal for help • Dust mask, to help filter contaminated air and plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter-in-place • Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation • Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities • Can opener for food (if kit contains canned food) • Local maps

Other Odds and Ends….

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• Prescription medications and glasses • Infant formula and diapers • Pet food and extra water for your pet • Important family documents such as copies of insurance policies, identification and bank account records in a waterproof, portable container • Cash or traveler’s checks and change • Emergency reference material such as a first aid book or information from www.ready.gov • Sleeping bag or warm blanket for each person. Consider additional bedding if you live in a cold-weather climate.

And Maybe…..

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• Complete change of clothing including a long sleeved shirt, long pants and sturdy shoes. Consider additional clothing if you live in a cold-weather climate. • Household chlorine bleach and medicine dropper – When diluted nine parts water to one part bleach, bleach can be used as a disinfectant. Or in an emergency, you can use it to treat water by using 16 drops of regular household liquid bleach per gallon of water. Do not use scented, color safe or bleaches with added cleaners. • Fire Extinguisher • Matches in a waterproof container • Feminine supplies and personal hygiene items • Mess kits, paper cups, plates and plastic utensils, paper towels • Paper and pencil • Books, games, puzzles or other activities for children

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Remember! You Can’t Help Others

If You Can’t Help Yourself!

Be Prepared! Have a Plan!